Property Litigation
Forfeiture and Applications for Relief
A tenant’s breach may allow a landlord to forfeit the lease. Forfeiture is a powerful weapon, which courts can be reluctant to execute, and is a complex area of law. It is important that a landlord does not take action without proper legal advice to ensure forfeiture is a viable option and that it is exercised correctly.
Our team is experienced in advising landlords on their forfeiture options and the steps necessary to forfeit a lease. We can provide advice from the early stages of the dispute through to the forfeiture itself, whether that proceeds by court application or by peaceable re-entry.
We also act for tenants in protecting against and applications for relief from forfeiture. Our work advising both landlords and tenants means we understand the position of both parties in the dispute, which helps us to advise tenants on how to respond to threats of forfeiture and on the tactics for a successful relief application.
- Property Litigation - Overview
- Building Safety & Cladding
- Conveyancing Disputes
- Joint Venture Disputes
- Local Authority Disputes
- Planning Appeals and Enforcement
- Landlord/Developer Defect and Disrepair Claims
- Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Injunctions
- Trespass, Nuisance and Damage Claims
- Dilapidations
- Party Wall Act
- Professional Negligence Claims
- Rent and Service Charge Recovery
- Business Lease Renewals under the 1954 Act
- Leasehold Enfranchisement, Lease Extension and Right to Manage
Contact our Property Litigation Team
telephone: 020 7691 4000
or email: enquiries@edwincoe.com