At Franklins Solicitors, we provide clear, strategic advice across the full range of property-related disputes. Acting for both individuals and businesses, we are committed to resolving conflicts efficiently and cost-effectively, with a focus on protecting your long-term property rights and financial position.
Types of Property Disputes We Handle
Our property litigation team regularly advises on:
- Boundary and neighbour disputes. Including trespass, right of way claims, encroachment, access rights, and adverse possession.
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Covering breaches of lease terms, rent arrears, lease renewal, dilapidations, forfeiture, and possession proceedings.
- Residential possession claims. Including Section 8 and Section 21 notices, unlawful eviction, and tenant default claims.
- Leasehold disputes. Service charge disputes, breach of lease terms, failure to maintain, or disputes between freeholders and leaseholders.
- Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture. Acting for landlords seeking possession and tenants looking to reinstate their lease.
- Breach of covenant claims. Enforcing or defending against restrictive or positive covenants affecting freehold or leasehold land.
- Co-ownership and trust disputes. Where there is disagreement between co-owners over sale, division, or beneficial interest in a property.
- Disputes involving easements, rights of way and access. Addressing disputes over long-standing or claimed rights across private land.
Whether the issue is commercial or residential, we tailor our advice to the specific needs of your situation, focusing on practical solutions that preserve your legal and financial interests.
Who We Act For
We represent:
- Commercial landlords and managing agents
- Residential landlords and letting agents
- Tenants (commercial and residential)
- Property developers and investors
- Owner-occupiers and private individuals
- Managing companies
- Agricultural and rural landowners
Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Options
We use a full range of legal tools to bring property disputes to a resolution, including:
- Pre-action negotiations and correspondence
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Court proceedings in the County Court, High Court, or First-tier Tribunal
- Urgent injunctions to prevent unlawful actions or protect access
- Enforcement of judgments through possession, charging orders, or third-party debt recovery
We also advise landlords and agents on statutory compliance, including notice requirements, deposit protection, and housing standards, to avoid technical defences being raised during litigation.
Why Choose Franklins Solicitors?
- In-depth experience across commercial and residential property law
- Prompt, cost-effective solutions for complex or time-sensitive disputes
- A clear and practical approach tailored to your circumstances
- Skilled negotiators and litigators with a strong local and regional reputation
- Full-service property legal support for long-term property asset protection
Speak to Our Property Disputes Team
If you are dealing with a property dispute, or want to proactively reduce the risk of one, our team is ready to help. From urgent court applications to long-running lease or boundary issues, we provide fast, effective legal support.
