Housing Law Solicitors

Last reviewed: August 2026

Housing law covers the full range of legal relationships and disputes arising from residential property, including tenancies, leasehold ownership, possession claims, disrepair, and debt recovery from residential occupiers.

At Law Lane Solicitors, we act for landlords, tenants, leaseholders, freeholders, and creditors in housing law matters from our offices in Stratford, High Holborn, and Croydon. We were founded in 2015, hold a Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society of England and Wales, and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our reviews show a 4.9 rating from over 1,200 reviews. With solicitors, solicitor-advocates, and barristers under one roof, we represent clients at every level of tribunal and court without referring cases out for advocacy.

Our housing law services

Housing law spans a wide range of matters across the residential property lifecycle. Our team advises and acts on:

• Possession claims under the Housing Act 1988, including Section 8 proceedings on mandatory and discretionary grounds following the abolition of Section 21.
• Private landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears, rent increase challenges, deposit disputes, and breach of tenancy covenant.
• Housing disrepair claims under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, including personal injury and damage to belongings.
• Leasehold disputes, including service charge challenges, forfeiture and relief from forfeiture, breach of covenant, and administration charge disputes.
• Lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, including statutory notices, premium negotiation, and tribunal references.
• Lease enfranchisement, including collective enfranchisement claims and individual freehold acquisition for qualifying leaseholders.
• Right to Manage applications under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, including counter-notice disputes and tribunal references.
• Housing dispute resolution more broadly, including nuisance, boundary, and neighbour disputes between residential occupiers.
• Debt recovery from residential occupiers and guarantors, including letters before action, county court claims, and enforcement.

Why choose Law Lane for housing law?

Housing law matters are often procedurally demanding and time-sensitive. A defective notice, a missed limitation period, or a failure to follow a pre-action protocol can be the difference between a successful outcome and a claim being struck out or delayed. We advise clients on the correct procedure from the first consultation, so that avoidable errors do not undermine a strong case.

We act for both sides of the landlord and tenant relationship, and for both leaseholders and freeholders, which means our team understands the arguments and pressures on every side of a housing dispute. This breadth of experience allows us to anticipate the other party’s position and to advise realistically on the likely outcome and costs from the outset.

Our solicitor-advocates represent clients directly at hearings in the County Court and at the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), without the need to instruct external counsel. Where a housing law matter escalates to the Upper Tribunal or beyond, our solicitor-advocates and barristers are available to act.

Get in touch

Our housing law team advises landlords, tenants, leaseholders, and freeholders across England and Wales. Early advice on the correct procedure can make the difference to the outcome of your matter.

Phone: 020 7870 4870 or email: info@lawlanesolicitors.co.uk