Master the complexities of tenancy enforcement and dispute resolution with practical guidance designed to future-proof your advice for the 2025 legislative reforms.
Navigating the complex landscape of UK property law requires a deep understanding of statutory obligations and procedural nuance. Residential Tenancy Breach: Advising Landlords & Tenants ’25 offers a comprehensive guide for legal practitioners handling residential landlord and tenant matters. This session aims to provide practical, up-to-date guidance on identifying breaches, advising clients effectively, and managing dispute resolution in day-to-day practice.
The course begins by establishing the legal framework governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) under the Housing Act 1988, distinguishing them from other occupancy types. It delves into critical compliance requirements that impact enforcement, such as gas safety, EPCs, and deposit protection schemes. Participants will explore the implications of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and recent case law affecting the validity of possession notices. The curriculum balances the perspectives of both parties, examining landlord breaches regarding disrepair and unlawful eviction alongside tenant breaches involving rent arrears, property damage, and anti-social behavior.
Key learning outcomes include:
The session concludes with practical scenarios and professional conduct considerations, focusing on risk management through robust documentation and the handling of conflicts of interest. This course is essential for solicitors and property professionals seeking to minimize negligence risks and provide strategic advice in a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Director at Britton & Time Solicitors
Sophie has worked in property law since 2016 and qualified as a solicitor in 2020 at a leading regional firm in the South East. After joining Britton and Time Solicitors upon qualification, Sophie has worked across a range of private residential and commercial landlord and tenant issues. Sophie specialises in assisting portfolio landlords to manage their tenants and ensuring they, and their supporting teams, meet their legal obligations. A member of the Property Litigation Association and the hostess of the Property Professionals Lunch, Sophie is a prominent member of the property sector in London and Brighton, and a vocal advocate of helping landlords understand their obligations under the Renters’ Rights Act. As a Director at the firm, Sophie oversees the Property Litigation and Immigration departments.
