Blake Morgan is an expert in leasehold management law
Experts in Residential Property Law
Blake Morgan is an expert residential leasehold management practice with specialist litigators advising both landlords and tenants.
The team provides advice and representation to both residential landlords and residential tenants. The team regularly appears in the County Court and the First- and Upper-tier Tribunals on a wide range of leasehold disputes.
Main Areas Of Practice
Covenant Enforcement
We advise and represent clients on the enforcement of covenants in residential leases including non-payment of rent, breach of covenants, unlawful assignments, disrepair and nuisance, and anti-social behaviour.
Anti-Social Behaviour
We seek and defend applications for injunctive relief in respect of tenants behaving in breach of their leases.
Service Charges and Section 20 consultations
We advise landlords on meeting their statutory consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for Major Works, Qualifying Long Term Agreements and Framework Agreements and, when necessary, in applying for dispensation orders. We advised landlords on the issue of liability for replacement cladding and "Waking Watch" services.
Tribunals
We act for tenants seeking to challenge unreasonable service charge demands in the First-tier Tribunal.
Possession and Lease Termination
We act for both landlords and tenants in respect of bring residential leases to an end including forfeiture for breach of covenants.
Emergency Access Injunctions
We act for landlords in seeking emergency access injunctions to enable landlords to carry out works including PAT testing, fire safety and other statutory duties.
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Our Clients
Our clients are residential property owners and occupiers including landlords, tenants, individuals, charities and housing associations.
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