Landlord and Tenant Barristers

Landlord and tenant law governs the rights and responsibilities arising from residential and commercial rental arrangements. Our barristers can help with a wide range of landlord and tenant matters, from straightforward advisory work to complex litigation and tribunal proceedings. We act for both landlords and tenants.

Changes to Tenancy Law – Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The law relating to residential tenancies is due to change significantly on 1 May 2026, when the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force. These reforms will have important practical consequences for both landlords and tenants. Our barristers can help you understand how the new regime affects your rights, obligations, and options.

Key changes include:

• Abolition of section 21 “no-fault” evictions: landlords will be required to rely on specific statutory grounds to recover possession, such as sale of the property, reoccupation by the landlord or a close family member, or breach of the tenancy by the tenant.
• Move to periodic (“rolling”) tenancies: fixed-term residential tenancies will no longer be permitted.
• Restrictions on rent increases and advance payments: rent increases will be limited to once per year, and advance rent payments will be capped at one month’s rent.

We can advise on compliance with the new regime, transitional arrangements, and how best to prepare for these changes.

Areas of Expertise

Our barristers advise and act on a broad range of issues arising during the term of a tenancy or lease and on termination, including compliance with statutory requirements. We can help with:

• Possession claims
• Disputes relating to section 8 notices and section 21 notices
• Service charge disputes
• Disrepair, housing conditions and dilapidations claims
• Anti-social behaviour matters
• Unlawful eviction
• Forfeiture and surrender of long residential leases
• Breaches of covenant
• Rent and rent review disputes
• Assignments, subletting, and licence disputes

How We Can Help

If you are involved in a tenancy or lease matter, we can provide a full service or targeted assistance, depending on your needs. Our services include:

• Strategic Advice: we provide clear, practical advice on the merits of your case, procedural options, and the most effective way forward. We also advise on statutory compliance and preparation for the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
• Drafting and Documentation: we can assist with the preparation of key documents, including tenancy agreements, notices, and pleadings (court documents).
• Court and Tribunal Representation: our experienced barristers can appear in the County Court, the Business and Property Courts, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).

Why Instruct Demstone Chambers

• Specialist barristers with extensive experience
• Direct access – no solicitor needed
• Flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends
• Virtual meetings where needed
• Clear and realistic advice on likely outcomes
• Cost-effective and tailored support

We work on direct access. This means you can instruct our barristers directly without going through a solicitor. This can save time and reduce costs, while still giving you access to specialist support. Find out more about our direct access offering here.

We act for clients across London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, and throughout the UK.

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