Landlord tenant disputes are never nice, for either party! They can be distressing and pretty draining to deal with in the right way. Luckily, our blog outlines some of the most common disputes landlords and tenants might face, as well as the best way of dealing with these issues. To find out more, keep on reading!
The Most Common Landlord Tenant Disputes
These are some examples of the most common disputes when it comes to landlords and tenants.
● Late rent payment or tenants refusing to pay rent
● Damage to the property (caused by tenants)
● Landlords failing to pay for repairs or leaving tenants in unsafe living conditions
● Garden maintenance
● Having pets in a property where they are not permitted
● Tenants not cleaning or maintaining the property at all
How To Approach A Dispute
Whether you’re the landlord or the tenant, it can be daunting to approach the other party with your issue, especially if you are disagreeing or there has been tension. These steps are the best way to approach your dispute.
Open Communication
Many cases are usually resolved and put to bed after having an open, communicative conversation. You can try to approach the situation amicably, by opening up a line of communication between tenant and landlord.. This allows both parties to communicate and express their various issues in a calm and collected way.
Write Up Your Exchanges
If your conversation doesn’t go well, you should start taking matters into your own hands. You can do this by documenting each exchange, interaction, email…etc. Keep a document with all exchanges and their dates. This will be substantial evidence if your case ends up being taken further to court.
Legal Mediation
You can set up meetings between yourself and your tenant/landlord with a neutral third party present. This allows you to resolve your dispute with a mediator and a witness present. This can make it much easier to come to an agreement or find a way to resolve issues on both ends.
Court
In worst case scenarios, if disputes aren’t being resolved or moving forward in any way, the case may be taken to court. This is one of the most expensive options, which is why it is often a last resort, but it can prove very effective for resolving issues and squashing the dispute.
If you’re looking for legal advice, or legal services regarding a landlord/tenant dispute, look no further! Here at DJP Solicitors, we specialise in providing quality legal support to all of our clients. To speak to our solicitors and find out more, get in touch with us today.
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