Tenancies and leases
Disagreements about obligations, rent, alleged breaches and the meaning of terms.
Areas of law / Landlord & tenant
Landlord and tenant barristers
Help with residential and commercial tenancy disputes. Whether you are a landlord or tenant, explain the agreement, the disputed issue and the stage of the case. We help seek independent counsel for advice, written work or a hearing.
Advice, drafting and representation
What can you enquire about?
We will look for an independent barrister with relevant experience. Acceptance depends on availability, conflict checks and whether the proposed work is suitable for Public Access.
Repairs and occupation
Disrepair, access, trespass and disputes about occupation of premises.
Possession and commercial premises
Hearing preparation, commercial lease issues and receivership-related disputes.
Possession hearings · Service charge and leasehold disputes
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Have the tenancy or lease, notices, rent schedule, relevant correspondence and court documents ready. Tell us whether the premises are residential or commercial.
For your first message, a short outline is enough. Please do not send original documents or unnecessary sensitive information.
Matching and fees
Agree the work before you instruct.
Tell us whether you need a consultation, written advice, document drafting or representation. We use that outline to seek an appropriate barrister and clarify the proposed instruction.
Ask for a quote covering preparation, the agreed work and any hearing attendance. The amount depends on complexity, document volume, urgency and counsel’s experience. Confirm VAT, any additional charges and the total payable in writing before proceeding.
The scope of work and responsibility for procedural tasks should be clear. A solicitor may still be needed. Read more about fees.
Common questions
Landlord & tenant enquiries
Can both landlords and tenants enquire?
Yes. We can seek counsel for either side, subject to conflict checks. We cannot arrange for the same barrister to act for opposing parties in the same dispute.
What if a possession hearing has already been listed?
Give the hearing date, court and the documents you have received. See our possession hearings page for the information to include in an enquiry.
Discuss your landlord & tenant enquiry.
Call 020 3411 2512 or send a short outline through our contact page. The WhatsApp button is also available if you prefer to message.
An enquiry is not legal advice and does not create a barrister–client relationship or protect a deadline. Direct Access Barristers is an introduction and administration service. Legal services are provided separately by the independent barrister you instruct.
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