Dispute Resolution

Timeline set out for Renters’ Rights Act implementation

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent in October 2025, having made its way through Parliament since September 2024. Now, the government has set out a timeline for the implementation of the new legislation, starting with major changes from May 2026. Rollout of the first ph....

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Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has received Royal Assent

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in housing law reform. As experts in property and landlord-tenant law, Attwaters has been following all the legal developments closely. Renters’ Rights Act becomes law Considered th....

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Leaseholder challenges unfair service charge – a case study

If a landlord, freeholder or managing agent is planning to use service charge to fund major works or enter into a long-term agreement, they must consult leaseholders first. If this process is not followed, leaseholders can challenge the demand. The following case study provides an example of this, ....

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A lesson for landlords – how to minimise disputes and avoid unnecessary legal costs

Our Dispute Resolution team has recently worked on a case which highlights the importance of landlords ensuring they are fully compliant with all their legal obligations. Read our case study to find out what happened when a landlord attempted to serve a Section 21 notice without fulfilling all thei....

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Residential property litigation: explained

Property is often someone’s biggest asset, so disputes can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. Our team of friendly experts can assist with any kind of personal property dispute. In this blog, you can find out more about the litigation process.  What is residential property litig....

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Commercial property litigation: explained

If you’re a landlord or managing agent of commercial property, finding yourself in a dispute can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. In certain circumstances, it can be very challenging to find a solution without professional legal intervention. In this blog, we outline what you need to know....

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Commercial debt recovery – how we can help

Recovering commercial debts can be a long and complex process, particularly if a debtor is determined to delay or obstruct payment. However, a recent High Court decision demonstrates that the law can offer powerful assistance to creditors. At Attwaters Solicitors, our Dispute Resolution team has be....

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Is your landlord refusing to provide the Landlord’s Certificate?

As a leaseholder, waiting for your landlord to provide the documents you need can be extremely frustrating. If you have requested a Landlord’s Certificate, your landlord must comply with your request within a specific framework. This post explains your landlord’s legal obligations for providing....

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The Landlord’s Certificate: What Landlords Need to Know

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced onerous new administrative burdens for landlords. One such example is the Landlord’s Certificate, which landlords must provide for leaseholders and tenants upon request. This post sets out your legal obligations with regards to the Landlord’s Certificate,....

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How Terms of Business can help avoid contract disputes – a case study

Commercial contract disputes can be difficult for all involved. As well as potentially leading to financial loss, they often cause delays, reputational damage and stress, particularly where relationships have broken down. When agreements are informal or unclear, disputes can become even more comple....

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The Renters’ Rights Bill: Progress Report

Regarded as the most significant reform to the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988, the Renters’ Rights Bill is due to come into effect later this year. This article provides a brief update on the Bill’s progress and some of the key upcoming changes. Timeline to implementati....

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Landlord/tenant law in practice: how courts interpret the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) provides business tenants in England and Wales with what is called ‘Security of Tenure’. Unless the parties to a tenancy/lease contract out of these ‘Security of Tenure’ provisions, tenants have the right to renew their lease on substantially the ....

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Renters Rights Bill will be in place “around summer next year”

It is the government’s hope that the Renters Rights Bill, a landmark piece of legislation designed to outlaw no-fault evictions, will be in place by summer next year. This is according to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, who said to BBC Breakfast: “We hope [the legislation] will make very qu....

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Dryden vs Young – why you should take care when making charitable bequests in your Will

When Marjorie Thompson passed away in 2020, she left behind a Will making bequests to a number of charities. However, it was found that seven of the charities were incorrectly or ambiguously named. For example, Ms Thompson named the ‘Animal Defence Society 52 – 53 Dean Street London W1V 5HJ....

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Brother wins battle in £10m strawberry farm case

The son of a fruit farmer who abandoned his dream of becoming a Royal Marine to work in the family strawberry business has won a court battle against his brother over their father’s £10m business. Richard Winter gave up his dream of military stardom to grow strawberries after his father promi....

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The Renters’ Rights Bill – Labour’s plans to end no-fault eviction

As many of our readers will know, we have been following with interest the previous Conservative government’s pledges to introduce landmark protections for renters. Unfortunately, the advancement of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill through parliament came to a screeching halt after former Prime Minis....

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Donationes mortis causa – what is a ‘deathbed gift’?

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the validation of legal documents became a significant challenge due to the need for witnesses to be physically present. Although temporary legislation was passed on 31 January 2020 to enable the signing of Wills to be witnessed using video conferencing technology, thi....

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Update: ban on no-fault evictions will be law ahead of general election

Since the Conservative Party pledged to outlaw Section 21 Notices (otherwise known as no-fault eviction) in its 2019 election manifesto, the new legislation has been the subject of much discussion and debate. Charities and bodies acting for tenants have accused the government of not going far enoug....

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Renters Reform Bill enters parliament

Since our previous update on imminent reforms to the private rented sector, events have moved apace. The Renters Reform Bill – touted by the government as the biggest shakeup of renters’ rights in a generation – has now been introduced to parliament. It has now been through its first reading ....

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Assured shorthold tenancies – what’s changing?

In June 2022, the government announced the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill, which would result in sweeping changes across the private rented sector to level the long-perceived power imbalance between landlords and tenants. The bill is finally due to be published and introduced into Parli....

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