Unpaid rent, service charges and ground charges cover sums a landlord or managing agent says are owed by a tenant or residents’ group. A solicitor handles raising, defending or pursuing claims for arrears, calculating the exact amounts due, and enforcing payments through notices, court proceedings and recovery options. They prepare statements of case, respond to counterclaims, and may negotiate payment plans or applications to the court for warrants or eviction where appropriate. The matter turns on tenancy terms and the service charge regime for the building or estate.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The specific sums are time‑sensitive and decisive for housing security and ongoing occupancy. If payment is not made, steps such as court actions and enforcement processes can affect housing status, while accurate calculation and proper service of notices guard against wrongful claims. A solicitor offers regulatory compliance, statutory deadlines, and evidence handling relevant to tenancy agreements and lease terms.
You searched for Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges specialists. Here are related areas of law to help you narrow down your results.
