Threatened forfeiture
A leaseholder can seek advice on the allegation, the documents received and the steps or responses available.
Residential lease breach · England & Wales
Lease forfeiture and breach barrister
Facing threatened forfeiture of a residential lease, or dealing with an alleged breach as a landlord? We provide access to independent barristers who can assess the lease, the disputed breach and the procedural position.
Focused case assessment
A serious dispute that needs careful assessment.
Forfeiture issues can arise from alleged breaches of a long residential lease, including disputes about sums said to be unpaid. The lease, notices, any determination of breach and the procedural history may all matter.
Disputed breach or arrears
Counsel can assess what is alleged, what evidence supports it and whether an issue needs a tribunal or court determination.
Landlord seeking advice
A landlord can ask counsel to review the lease and procedural requirements before deciding what step is available.
Advice, drafting and advocacy
Get the position checked before acting.
A barrister may be able to advise on the lease and alleged breach, help prepare a response or represent a party in a suitable tribunal or court hearing. Relief, deadlines and procedure depend on the particular facts.
For residential long leases, statutory rules can restrict when some forfeiture steps may be taken. Ask counsel to check the requirements that apply; do not treat a demand or threat as a final determination of the dispute.
Discuss a lease breach or forfeiture issue.
Share who you are in the dispute, the relevant lease term, what notice or demand has been received and any hearing date.
This is general information, not legal advice. Do not ignore a notice or deadline while seeking counsel. Public Access is not suitable for every case; a solicitor may be needed for litigation conduct or ongoing case management.
Further information: Legislation.gov.uk: section 168.
See also: service charge disputes · Back to all property dispute areas