Rent Arrears

At Watson Woodhouse, we understand how uncertain you’ll feel when falling behind with rent. If you have found yourself in this position and require support, please speak with our specialist housing solicitors today. We’ll be able to advise on your legal position due to rent arrears and any action you may be able to take to avoid losing your home. Don’t struggle in silence. Seek legal advice in the first instance.

Rent Arrears & Advice

There’s often a genuine reason for falling behind on rent. You may think a payment has gone through when in reality, it hasn’t. Perhaps housing benefit payments have ceased and you’re unaware. Whatever the reason, our solicitors will negotiate with your landlord on your behalf. Our aim is to come up with an agreement that works for everyone involved. Using dispute resolution tactics, we’ll look at reaching an agreement to clear rent arrears over a period of time.

If legal proceedings have already been brought against you by your landlord, this will be in the form of a section 8 notice for breaching your tenancy agreement. We’ll advise accordingly on how to proceed. If a possession order has been issued by the court we’re able to support you with this also. 

If you’re behind with rent payments, it’s important to seek help quickly. Watson Woodhouse is here to support you and find the best solution for all parties involved.

How Watson Woodhouse Can Help

We are here to help.

Call us for a FREE and confidential consultation with a specialist solicitor on 01642 247656. Alternatively, complete our online contact form and one of our solicitors will be in touch.

Watson Woodhouse Solicitors provides support to clients throughout England and Wales.

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