Joanne Moore, Solicitor
Renting a property is usually hassle free and runs smoothly, providing both you and your landlord adhere to your responsibilities and honour the terms of your tenancy agreement.
However, sometimes things don’t work out well and you end up in a dispute with your landlord. When this happens it is important to understand exactly what your rights are and to understand your ongoing responsibilities even when you are in dispute with your landlord.
There are many different reasons why you may be in dispute with your landlord, but some of the most common reasons are:
If you can resolve any of these issues before the problem gets out of hand, it will help you and your landlord to maintain a reasonable relationship. You can do this by talking to your landlord as a starting point and if this does not work you do have other options. Where you have a dispute over your deposit, there are mediation options available to get this sorted.
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