Commercial property disputes solicitors

About property disputes

Property disputes arise when agreements, obligations or expectations relating to land, buildings, leases or development interests break down between parties.

We advise organisations including housing providers, charities, local authorities, education providers and health and social care organisations on commercial property disputes affecting estates, operational premises and development interests. For many in our sectors, property is rarely just a commercial asset, it is the base from which services are delivered and communities are supported. A disputed lease, service charge issue, development disagreement or occupation problem can all create disruption well beyond the legal dispute itself.

Common property disputes include landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals and terminations, service charge and rent disputes, dilapidations, break notices, development and overage disputes, easements, restrictive covenants, nuisance, trespass, boundary issues and land registration matters. We advise sector clients on commercial property disputes only and do not act for individuals.

How our property disputes solicitors can help

Our property specialists advise organisations across social housing, local government, charities, health and social care and education on a wide range of commercial property disputes. Our team works closely with sector-specialists to provide advice that is legally precise, commercially grounded and alive to the wider governance and operational responsibilities that you face.

Our property disputes service covers:

• Landlord and tenant disputes, including rent and service charge issues, forfeiture, dilapidations, lease renewals and terminations
• Lease and occupation disputes, including break notices, possession, alienation, lease-or-licence issues and occupation after lease expiry
• Development and land disputes, including development agreements, overage, option and pre-emption agreements, easements, restrictive covenants and boundaries
• Property-related regulatory issues, including building and fire safety obligations and wider governance considerations
• Where disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or ADR, that is always our starting point. Where proceedings are necessary, we provide clear, strategic representation

Property professional negligence

Property professional negligence can expose organisations to significant financial, operational and regulatory risk. A negligent valuation, flawed planning advice or poor estate management decision can derail a transaction, delay a development, reduce asset value or create wider governance issues for the organisation relying on that advice.

Anthony Collins advises on claims involving surveyors, valuers, managing agents, planning advisers and other property professionals where negligent advice or services have caused loss. These matters are often complex and evidence-heavy, so early specialist advice is critical to protecting your organisation’s position and maximising the prospects of recovery.

As with all disputes, our approach is resolution-first. We pursue negotiation and mediation wherever that is in your organisation’s interests, while remaining fully prepared to act through formal proceedings where necessary.