Commercial Tenant Disputes

Resolving commercial landlord and tenant disputes

Here at Hart Brown, our team of solicitors are experts in resolving commercial landlord and tenant disputes. We know that a dispute with your landlord can result not only in your losing the property but also the goodwill being destroyed. Commercial tenancy disputes and the complexities of commercial tenancy law can cause a lot of stress to both parties. This is why our commercial tenant dispute solicitors are on hand to find a resolution quickly but one that still works the best for you. As a tenant of commercial premises, you have a financial interest in the property, particularly if you have built up goodwill with a loyal customer base over many years. Regardless of the reasons behind the tenancy dispute, we’re on hand to help inform you of your commercial tenant rights and find the right solution for you.

Hart Brown’s team is used to dealing with a variety of commercial landlord and tenant disputes. We have a proven track record of success in dealing with the following:

  • Possession or renewal claims under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
  • Claims for arrears of rent or service charges
  • Other breaches of covenant
  • Dilapidation or repair claims
  • Disputes relating to unauthorised alterations or subletting
  • Forfeiture

We understand that commercial property tenant disputes can be daunting and will often bring up lots of questions. Our tenant dispute solicitors are able to advise on the tenant’s rights in commercial properties and the laws surrounding that area.

This is a complex and heavily regulated area of law where a failure to follow the correct procedure can cause delay, expense, and in the worst-case scenario the loss of the tenancy altogether. In many of these cases, it is important to act both quickly and decisively. Hart Brown’s considerable experience in this area enables us to do both successfully.

Whilst the only option may be to resolve the dispute in court proceedings, we will always explore other ways of resolving the dispute by means of negotiation, a ‘round table meeting’, or mediation.

To speak to one of our commercial tenant dispute experts who can help you with all areas of business ownership disputes, please call us 01483 887766, email us or contact us via live chat below.

Who to contact

Jane Crosby -Head of Dispute Resolution

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator

Jane Crosby -Head of Dispute Resolution

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator

Jane Crosby

Jane is a Partner based in the Guildford office and she is also Head of the Dispute Resolution team here at Hart Brown. Jane specialises in employment Law and commercial litigation and brings more than 15 years' experience to her role.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Jane was employed in the aviation industry. This experience is appreciated by many of Jane's clients who note that she is able to take a commercial and pragmatic approach to any legal issue that they face.

Jane acts for a wide range of individuals and businesses and her areas of specialism include aviation, property related industries and IT. Jane regularly advises on aspects of employment law, such as settlement agreements, employment contracts, policies and procedures, redundancies, equal pay, data protection, issues arising from TUPE and reorganisations, the calculation of holiday pay, bonus and commission payments, disciplinary and grievance issues, dismissal and termination issues, the protection of confidential information and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Jane gets involved in GDPR training for her clients and she is able to deliver tailored employment law training sessions upon request.

As a commercial litigation lawyer, Jane also deals in shareholder and directors disputes, commercial contract disputes and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.

Jane has been involved in successful high value commercial litigation for clients in the High Courts, she is an accredited mediator and she is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Jane is often asked to write for a number of well known publications, including The Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Week and she has been interviewed on BBC Radio 4.

Here is small selection of the feedback that Jane has received:

“Jane, I cannot sincerely thank you enough for your wise counsel and am delighted to have made your acquaintance. If I am blessed with a new position somewhere I will hand over my contract in the first instance to you. Likewise, any of my friends, peers, romans and countrymen wanting advice, I will point them in your direction.”

“Jane, you have been most resilient on my behalf for which I sincerely thank you for all your endeavours. I have a tremendous working relationship with Hart Brown and you have undoubtedly compounded this further."

“I appreciated the clarity of advice given at a stressful time”.

“A sensitive and highly professional approach and efficient work in the interests of the client”.

“Your advice, conduct and assistance have been indeed outstanding and very professional but also – and most importantly – very humane”.

    Yara Abdallah

    Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

    Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

    Yara Abdallah

    Yara is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team here at Hart Brown, having qualified in September 2024.

    Yara obtained her degree in Law in 2020 at the University of Surrey before completing her Legal Practice Course and Masters in Law in 2021 at the University of Law.

    Yara joined Hart Brown in 2022 and practices in property litigation, employment and commercial litigation.

    Yara is committed to understanding her client’s needs and providing efficient advice and solutions.

    Some client testimonials:

    “Thank you again for going above and beyond to get this done for me.”

    “I’d like to make a special point of thanking Yara as well, she has been there too almost from the beginning! We have been lucky to have her.”

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