Our Expertise

Landlord & Tenant Advice

Expert Legal Problem Solvers

Extensive Professional Industry Experience

Strategic & Tactical Legal Advisory Services

What we do best

Over 10 years of experience.

When matters relate to investment property and occupied premises, our members at Mercantile Barristers can provide practical legal advice to landlords and tenants on matters arising from their specific circumstances.

For landlords, our barristers are used to advising on: Tenants Deposit Scheme and complying with Statutory Regulations; breach of covenant; drafting Tenancy Agreements; determination of leases; eviction of tenants; sub-lettings; security of tenure; lease renewals; rent reviews; and serving notices and issuing Possession Proceedings including Court representation.

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For Tenants

Our barristers are available to advise on: the correct notice and minimum notice period that your landlord is obliged to serve in order to gain lawful possession; representation at Court for unlawful eviction and proceedings to obtain compensation and reinstatement to a property;

advice and representation for housing disrepair, including emergency injunction for urgent repairs and compensation claims for disrepair; advice and representation regarding disputes about Tenants Deposit; long leaseholder advice and representation on Service Charge, Management Disputes, Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement.

Why Choose Us

Our Direct Access Barristers

Multifaceted & Interdisciplinary

Our barristers in London are cross qualified so you don’t have to go from one solicitor’s office on the High Street to barristers’ chambers at the Inns of Court.

Excellent Value

A barrister usually has lower overheads, so this will usually be more economical than retaining the solicitor alone and will cost less than instructing both.

Maximum Efficiency

You get the earliest possible direct access to the specialist – not just when a problem gets to Court. This could save you the headache, heartache and expense of avoidable litigation.

Full Transparency

You will normally know in advance the basis upon which the work will be charged, as well as your advisors view on likely prospects of success.

How we're different

Value Adding Approach

Our Approach

Our approach to legal practice is always to articulate creative and value-adding solutions for clients whilst delivering timely, efficient, and affordable professional services. All clients conduct their affairs within a legal context, and Mercantile Barristers’ role is to advise on the conduct of their transactions and affairs in ways that avoid conflict and disputes.

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Swift & Decisive

Whether by adjudication, arbitration, or litigation, Mercantile Barristers members will adopt a firm, swift and decisive approach to achieve the best possible results for clients within the shortest time. We recognise that no two cases are the same, so we will adapt our style to suit the occasion.

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What is a landlord required to disclose?

The Gov.uk website sets out a full schedule of landlords responsibilities to the tenant which includes:

Keep your rented properties safe and free from health hazards
Make sure all gas and electrical equipment is safely installed and maintained
Provide an Energy Performance Certificate for the property
Protect your tenant’s deposit in a government-approved scheme
Check your tenant has the right to rent your property if it’s in England
Give your tenant a copy of the How to rent checklist when they start renting from you (you can email it to them)

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