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Pragmatic, robust legal advice for residential and landlord and tenant law.
Find out the latest updates to the Renters' Rights Act 2025 here.
The legal technicalities involved in the setting up of a landlord and tenant relationship, and bringing one to an end, can be daunting. Battens Solicitors offers practical advice and assistance on all stages of the relationship.
We can draft the necessary paperwork for a tenancy (of whatever type) or licence, and advise on the legal requirements for dealing with a tenancy deposit. We can facilitate an ongoing relationship and/or change in circumstance as well as seek to resolve a dispute such as a breach of the agreement.
We know that it may often be a difficult decision to take action against a tenant and seek to regain possession of a property, and we recognise the importance of achieving a resolution which is both speedy and cost-proportionate. We can advise on the correct notice and possession route under the updated grounds introduced from 1 May 2026.
Court proceedings may not always be the best way to achieve your goals, and we will always pursue other avenues, such as mediation, where that is best for you.
Where court proceedings are necessary, we will pursue the appropriate course of action with the aim of achieving your goal with the minimum amount of time and disruption to you.
Landlord and tenant disputes can be expensive and it is important to us that potential costs of a case are properly understood, proportionate to the dispute and capable of being funded. We will always therefore give you full advice in relation to the costs and we will always act on a fixed fee basis where we can.
Areas of expertise include:
- Proceedings
- Breach of covenant, common law tenancies
- House in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
- Housing disrepair licence to occupy
- Possession proceedings
- Rent Act protected tenancies
- Rent arrears
- Service charges
- Tenancy deposits
Residential Landlord and Tenant Legal Services
Renters' Rights Act 2025 in place from 1st May 2026
Find out the latest updates for the new Renters' Rights Act 2025.
FAQs
What’s happened to Section 21 notices?
Section 21 (“no‑fault”) notices have been abolished and cannot be served after 30 April 2026. If you’re unsure what this means for your situation — especially if action started before May 2026 — we can help you understand the correct next step. For a full overview of the changes, read our Renters’ Rights Act guide.
Do Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) still exist?
No. From 1 May 2026, Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) no longer exist, and tenancies move onto the updated periodic model. If you’re using older AST templates, it’s worth updating your paperwork to avoid issues later.
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“I have used Battens services for many years now. I have always found they give sound advice and achieve good results. The conferences they held in the past for landlords were very informative and helpful.”
“I found Jacqui Swann very positive regarding my situation and she was completely open, transparent and very clear and concise whilst dealing with my case. Should I have any requirement for legal services in the future, I would have no hesitation in returning to use the services of Jacqui Swann at Battens.”
“Really helpful, thorough and clear advice provided to ensure a tenancy agreement to my needs and requirements were met. Thank you.”
“Jacqui took control of a bad situation for various reasons and we managed to get back possession and eventually an eviction. Jacqui was very professional in every way I can't thank her enough, we had a good outcome.”