At some point in life, you might have had or will have to rent a house or office which means a tenant-landlord relationship will arise. In order to avoid legal complications, you must be prepared for it!

Typical issues include rent arrears, evictions, property damage, or deposit deductions. Using pre-action protocols as a guide, we issue letters before action, facilitate dialogue between landlords and tenants, and help resolve disputes without resorting to eviction or court action. Where needed, we prepare settlement agreements or tenancy amendments that reflect the agreed terms.

Disputes in this category typically concern possession, unpaid rent, service charges, disrepair, tenancy terms, or deposit recovery. ADR provides a neutral platform to resolve issues fairly and promptly, often preventing escalation to formal eviction or court action.

Generally, letter before action serves as a strike prior to initiating court proceeding. However, our endeavors are centered on table talks and negotiations resulting into amicable solutions between the parties.

Your dispute may look like: A tenant refuses to vacate due to a repair dispute while the landlord threatens eviction. Gavel Legal steps in to mediate — the landlord agrees to repair the issue and the tenant agrees to a move-out date. No court action was needed.