Why choose MSB Solicitors
What sets them apart
Legal 500/Chambers and Partners
We are officially ranked as a Tier 2 Firm amongst the Legal 500 Social Housing rankings, with 24 lawyers listed as 'Recommended Lawyers' across five practice areas
Fixed Fees
We offer flexible fixed fees for a wide variety of our Private Landlord Legal services
Speedy Response
We commit to same-day response times, and acting on instructions within 5 working days
About
About MSB Solicitors
MSB Solicitors is a nationally recognised, full-service law firm established in 1988, with offices in Liverpool, Cheshire, Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.
Our Housing team is recognised for its depth of experience in landlord and tenant matters, housing management, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, compliance and enforcement, and sits on legal tenders for some of the largest registered providers of social housing in England. Our Social Housing team comprises 13 solicitors, including 6 partners, supported by paralegals and legal assistants across distinct sub-areas of housing law.
MSB is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, holds Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 666011).
- years in practice
- 38
- offices
- 3
- services for landlords
- 14
- team size
- 100+ people
TLA member offer
A discount for TLA members has not been added to this profile yet.
Services
How they help landlords
MSB Solicitors offers 14 services through TLA.
Initial Legal Advice
Early-stage legal assessment, strategy and options for landlords.
Ask about this servicePossession Proceedings
Advice, notices, court proceedings, hearings and enforcement relating to possession.
Ask about this serviceRent Arrears and Debt Recovery
Pre-action work, claims, judgments, enforcement and negotiated recovery.
Ask about this serviceDisrepair and Housing Conditions Defence
Defence and resolution of disrepair, fitness and housing-condition claims.
Ask about this serviceHMO and Selective Licensing
Licensing applications, appeals, enforcement and civil-penalty matters.
Ask about this serviceDeposit and Tenancy Disputes
Deposit compliance, deductions, adjudication and related claims.
Ask about this serviceLeasehold and Freehold
Lease interpretation, service charges, enfranchisement and freehold disputes.
Ask about this serviceCommercial Landlord and Tenant
Commercial leases, renewals, forfeiture, dilapidations and rent disputes.
Ask about this serviceProperty Litigation
Property ownership, access, nuisance, boundary and contractual disputes.
Ask about this servicePlanning and Enforcement
Planning, enforcement notices, appeals and local-authority action.
Ask about this serviceJudicial Review and Public Law
Public-law challenges affecting landlords, licensing or regulatory decisions.
Ask about this servicePortfolio Conveyancing
Acquisitions, disposals, transfers and refinancing support for landlord portfolios.
Ask about this serviceUrgent Applications and Injunctions
Time-sensitive injunctions, access and emergency court applications.
Ask about this serviceContract and Document Review
Review and drafting of property-management, tenancy and commercial agreements.
Ask about this serviceSpecialist areas
- Residential Landlord and Tenant
- Possession Advocacy
- Complex Arrears and Enforcement
- HMO and Licensing Regulation
- Civil Penalties and Prosecutions
- Disrepair Claims
- Leasehold and Service Charges
- Commercial Property
- Portfolio Transactions
- Planning and Public Law
- Property Fraud and Title Issues
- Mediation and Negotiated Settlement
- Multilingual Legal Services
Resources
Guides and downloads
Practical documents from the partner. Some are free for TLA members.
Where to find them
3 offices
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MSB Solicitors (Head Office - Liverpool)
MSB Solicitors - City Centre, Liverpool, L3 9SJ
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MSB Solicitors (Birmingham)
Cubo Works 4th Floor, 2 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX
Areas covered: Nationwide -all England Postcodes
News & insights
Latest from the partner
News, case studies and upcoming events.
Change of Landlord? The Crucial Role of the s3 Notice:
What is a Section 3 Notice and how might it apply to your Property?
Verified reviews
What landlords say
Reviews you can trust
Only landlords TLA has introduced to MSB Solicitors can leave a review, and TLA checks every one before it appears. Verified reviews will show here.
FAQs
Questions landlords ask
How much will it cost to instruct MSB?
We offer a flexible fixed fee pricing model for eviction matters. We bill in stages, and our costs can be found in the 'Private Landlord Fixed Fees' document
How long does an eviction take?
Generally speaking, the eviction process usually takes 6 - 12 months subject to the complexity of your case, and the local Court dealing with your matter.
TLA - The Landlord Association