Section 8 & Section 21 Notice Support | Landlords | Over 40% of landlords are unsure about notice formats, expiry rules, and compliance timelines. | Notice drafting, legal checks, representation in court where needed. | Provide fixed-fee notice prep services and early-stage advice clinics. |
Eviction Defence & Possession Claims | Tenants | Tenants often lack support when facing eviction notices or unlawful possession claims. | Representation, mediation, defence advice, rent repayment guidance. | Offer tenant-side legal defence and become listed in TLA’s Tenant Legal Referral Panel. |
Tenancy Agreement Compliance | Both | 30% of landlords and tenants use outdated agreements or don’t fully understand their rights. | Contract reviews, clarity on fair clauses, rights, and termination conditions. | Offer free tenancy agreement audits and post-signature compliance packs. |
Deposit Disputes & ADR Support | Both | Deposit disputes make up 1 in 4 post-tenancy claims, often due to vague clauses or incomplete records. | TDS claim guidance, evidence collation, defence strategies, negotiation. | Act as an official deposit dispute partner for landlords or as a defence partner for tenants. |
Disrepair & Maintenance Claims | Tenants | 1 in 4 tenants report disrepair concerns. Landlords often fail to respond within statutory timeframes. | Legal advice on compensation, urgent repairs, liability splits. | Provide a fast-response legal helpdesk for disrepair matters, and template bundles for landlords. |
Licensing & HMO Compliance | Landlords | Many landlords remain unaware of selective licensing and local authority HMO rules. | Local licensing checks, submission support, appeals representation. | Deliver regional webinars or fixed-fee application packages for property managers and landlords. |