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Property Litigation

When disputes are close to home, we’ll show you the way

Nobody wants a property dispute. But when your home, finances and peace of mind are at stake, you want someone who understands what’s important and how to resolve things smartly. Our property litigation solicitors combine deep strategic expertise with a personal approach, keeping your desired outcome at the heart of all our work.

There’s no blueprint. Just experience and understanding.

Every property dispute is different. Our team brings experience across ownership, occupation, lease obligations and transaction-related claims, but always starts by understanding your situation. Where possible, we’ll resolve issues early. Where they need to go further, you’ll have calm, considered advice and clear communication throughout.

 

Landlord and tenant disputes

Possession claims

We advise on claims relating to both residential and commercial property, including forfeiture of leases. We ensure applications are handled correctly and your position is clear.

Rent arrears claims

We provide structured advice on recovering arrears and resolving disputes efficiently, presenting the options open to you.

Rent review disputes

Disagreements over rent reviews can impact long-term arrangements. We advise on interpreting lease terms and negotiating outcomes.

Service charge disputes

These can arise in both residential and mixed-use properties. We help assess the legitimacy of charges and resolve disputes in a structured, strategic way.

Dilapidations disputes

We advise landlords and tenants on their obligations, helping ensure claims are properly assessed and resolved fairly. 

Breach of lease

Where a lease has been breached, for example, through unauthorised alterations, we provide clear advice on enforcement and resolution.

 

Property rights and ownership disputes

Covenants and rights of way

Support for disputes involving restrictive covenants and rights of way, including both enforcement and removal. 

Boundary disputes

We provide clear advice on establishing boundary positions and resolving disagreements with practical, long-lasting solutions.

 

Property transactions and professional negligence

Property transaction disputes

We advise on available claims following a property purchase, particularly where there has been misrepresentation, misdescription or misleading responses to pre-contract enquiries.  

Negligence claims

Where professional advice has caused financial loss, including from solicitors or surveyors, we help you assess and pursue a claim.

 

Lenders and insurance disputes

Disputes with lenders

Where disputes arise with lenders, including repossession or enforcement of security, we help you understand your position and explore available options.

Property insurance disputes

For disputes involving property insurance claims, we help you navigate policy terms and resolve disagreements with insurers.

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Property Litigation

Meet the experts

The expertise you need. From people who understand.

Have a real conversation with us about your needs and how we can help – whether it’s support with property, your business or personal matters.

Why choose Streathers Daynes Smith?

Leading City expertise, close-knit responsiveness 

We deliver the sophisticated legal capabilities of major city firms, but with the personal touch of a local practice. 

Deeply connected to our community

We’ve been on the city’s high streets, supporting community endeavours, for over 15 years. Our local knowledge is priceless for property matters. 

Resolution-focused, not conflict-driven 

We prefer finding smart, efficient solutions over prolonged disputes. We like to resolve matters swiftly and sensitively, not escalate them unnecessarily.

Empathy meets excellence 

Our approach combines expert legal knowledge with genuine empathy – we understand people as much as we know the law.

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1 Heath Street
London
NW3 6TP

Telephone:
020 7431 8889

Hampstead office
80 Islington High Street
London
N1 8EQ

Telephone:
020 3518 4573

Islington office
18 Highgate High Street
London
N6 5JG

Telephone:
020 8348 5223

Highgate office
1 Crouch End Hill
London
N8 8DH

Telephone:
020 8347 2480

Crouch End office