Commercial property disputes over business premises or commercial land can arise for many reasons, but they usually stem from issues regarding money, rights, and ownership. What is common to them all, is that resolving commercial property disputes quickly and carefully with the help of experienced solicitors is key to maintaining the value of a property/investment.
Our Commercial Property Dispute solicitors help our clients pursue or defend claims in complex property disputes, and work closely with the Commercial Property team to offer a comprehensive service. We can advise you on the best route to resolve a dispute quickly and proportionately whether that be negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution or litigation in Court.
While we will always aim to resolve disputes through the negotiation of a settlement or mediation, we can also support you through a claim or defence in the High Court, County Court or a Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
For a no obligation quote please contact Dispute Resolution solicitor Laura Colebrook on E: l.colebrook@thpsolicitors.co.uk or call T: 0118 975 6622.
Our dispute resolution solicitors act for a broad range of commercial property clients, including:
Disputes that arise between commercial landlords and tenant can occur over a number of different issues including:
Building disputes can be complex and are often determined by the various contractual terms agreed between the parties. If a dispute arises it is important to seek legal advice, as soon as possible. Claims can include:
A dilapidations claim is when a landlord pursues a claim against a tenant for the cost of repairing a commercial property that’s been damaged or left in disrepair by the tenant at the end of the lease. This can include repairing fixtures, damaged walls, or neglected maintenance.
Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person who does not own a piece of land to become its legal owner after occupying it for a certain period. This period is typically 10 or 12 years depending on whether the land is registered. To fulfil the requirements for adverse possession, the occupier must openly inhabit the land without the owner’s permission, use it as if they were the rightful owner, and do so continuously for the specified period. After this time has elapsed, the occupier can technically apply to the Land Registry claiming ownership of the land, provided they meet all the legal conditions. The owner of the land has to be notified of the application and may then resist or dispute the claim.
Land disputes often centre on who owns a piece of land, who has right of way, or covenants on land that prevent certain things taking place e.g. the building of properties over a certain size.
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