Commercial Property Dispute Solicitors

If you run a business and own, rent or lease property, you may encounter a dispute at some point. Most commercial property disputes arise due to one of the parties breaching their obligations.

Whether your business leases property to tenants, or occupies premises or an office as a tenant, complex legal issues can arise at any time. The team at Eric Robinson Solicitors advises and assists landlords and tenants in all property-related disputes including, but not limited to, dilapidations and disrepair, breach of covenants, forfeiture, and lease renewals. In our experience, should you find yourself in a dispute, it is imperative that you seek the advice of a trained Solicitor as soon as possible to help resolve the issue swiftly. Disputes that cannot be resolved and end up in court can be incredibly costly for both sides.

How can our dispute resolution lawyers help? 

Commercial property disputes can disrupt your business. Our team can deal with claims quickly, letting you focus on what’s important to you. We have a multitude of experience working with both landlords and tenants to achieve a desired outcome. 

For landlords 

At Eric Robinson Solicitors our specialist lawyers have extensive experience resolving a whole variety of commercial property related issues. We work with commercial landlords with property portfolios consisting of large-scale premises containing multiple tenants, as well as smaller scale landlords

For tenants

We also act for commercial business tenants and property developers and investors who own residential properties. Regardless of the nature of the business premises or the enquiry, we will be able to assist.

Alternative dispute resolution options 

Getting early advice from our expert lawyers can help resolve problems without unnecessary expense and disruption to your business. There is more than one way of resolving a commercial property dispute and it needn’t involve the courtroom. Our lawyers know when to suggest alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and we will work with you to explore whether mediation, arbitration, conciliation or adjudication is right for your individual issue. We will always explain all of the options to you and help you explore the best one for your business, doing our utmost to avoid the costly process of going to court.

Providing expert representation

We deal with every dispute with resolution in mind. To us, that means getting you the best possible terms as cost-effectively as possible, and with finality. And if we need to afford you the opportunity to involve the courts, either for urgent injunctions, or to hear your case, then our expert lawyers have all the knowledge and litigation experience you’ll need and would be happy to represent you and your business.

Stop disputes before they start

All commercial premises – offices, shops, factories, warehouses, development land and sites – have the potential to cause problems for those who own them, and those occupying them. The stakes can rise when disputes begin to affect business. That is why it is important to know how to recognise and manage issues, taking steps to nip them in the bud where possible and taking the best legal course where disagreements escalate. Here are our top tips on avoiding disputes and dealing with them if they arise.

Common commercial property disputes

There are a variety of disputes that could arise surrounding commercial property; we have highlighted some of the most common below: 

• Rent arrears and outstanding rent
• Boundary disputes and adverse possession claims
• Breach of covenants
• Dilapidations
• Disrepair
• Forfeiture cases
• Unlawful subletting by businesses
• Lease renewal and surrender
• Mortgage possession claims
• Notices to terminate – Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Party wall disputes
• Restrictive covenant issues
• Service charge disputes
• Trespass claims, right of way disputes and easements
• Tenant changing their trading name
• Form completion in respect of Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 matters

How Eric Robinson Solicitors can help

If you have an enquiry or matter that you wish to discuss with one of our dispute Solicitors, please get in touch with one of our local branches at the following locations:

• Southampton
• Hedge End
• Chandlers Ford
• Winchester
• Lymington 
• Shoreham-by-Sea
• Richmond Upon Thames

Make sure you check out Top 10 Tips Guide to Commercial Property Disputes.