Residential Lease Extensions

Residential Lease Extensions

Expert Property Litigation for Landlords, Developers, and Investors 

At Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP, our Property Litigation team delivers strategic, pragmatic advice in all forms of real estate disputes, representing clients ranging from commercial and residential landlords to developers, asset managers, and private individuals. Whether you are dealing with complex property disputes, landlord and tenant disagreements, or rights-based issues such as easements and adverse possession, our real estate litigation team is highly regarded for its tactical approach and in-depth understanding of property law. 

We advise on a broad spectrum of issues affecting the property market, including leasehold enfranchisement, development disputes, lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and vacant possession strategies for redevelopment. Our work frequently involves clients with extensive portfolios requiring strategic advice to manage risk and maintain value across multiple holdings. 

For commercial landlords, we handle cases related to dilapidations, forfeiture, service charge disputes, and possession claims, ensuring the correct procedural steps are followed and the client’s commercial interests are preserved. 

For residential landlords, we offer robust representation in possession proceedings, breach of covenant claims, and anti-social behaviour cases—always aiming for swift and cost-effective resolution. 

We are also adept at guiding clients through Alternative Dispute Resolution options such as mediation and arbitration, recognising that formal litigation is not always the most efficient route. Our depth of litigation experience extends to proceedings in the County Courts, Tribunals, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. 

With a collaborative mindset and deep sector insight, we work closely with clients and their property managers to resolve disputes effectively and avoid disruption to long-term investment or occupancy strategies. If you’re facing a legal challenge in the real estate space, RFB Legal is your trusted partner for tailored solutions and decisive action. 

We have built a reputation for being able to solve even seemingly intractable problems by taking novel and tactically astute approaches to disputes. Often sought out by asset managers, investors, social enterprises and charities, developers and individuals (including ultra-high net worth individuals) seeking assistance across both the residential and commercial spaces, the Team are regularly instructed in a variety of matters relating to: property portfolio work, development and redevelopments, such as vacant possession strategies, boundary disputes and forfeiture/possession proceedings. 

As highly skilled litigators,we are frequently instructed to litigate in the County Courts, High Courts, Tribunals, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. The Team are also acutely aware that litigating in the Courts and Tribunals is often a client’s last resort and are well versed in all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution including resolving matters at a pre-action stage, engaging in mediation, expert determination, arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. 

Our clients value our experience, industry insight and collaborative approach which enables us to immerse ourselves as an integral part of their team to achieve their objectives and deliver the results they need irrespective of the timetable required by our client and/or size and complexity of the dispute. 

The procedure

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, we can assist you through this complex and technical area of law to achieve the best result possible.

If you are a landlord who has received a Section 42 Notice from a leaseholder or a leaseholder who wishes to exercise the right to a lease extension, please contact enfranchisement@rfblegal.co.uk.