Property Disputes

Property issues can be costly, time‑consuming, and disruptive - whether you are a landowner, developer, landlord, tenant, disputes can quickly escalate if not managed properly.

Our specialist Property Litigation team helps clients resolve disputes with a clear focus on achieving the best commercial outcome.

We advise on all property‑related issues, from landlord and tenant disputes and contentious lease renewals to boundary disagreements, adverse possession claims, and disputes arising from complex development transactions.

Combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of how property and land are used in the real world, we act for estates, businesses, farms, developers, investors, private individuals, and national organisations.

The type of property disputes on which we can help

Landlord & Tenant Disputes

• Agricultural landlord and tenant disputes and partnership and other commercial and contractual issues involving agricultural businesses
• Commercial lease renewals and terminations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Service of section 25, section 26 and section 27 notices
• Forfeiture (including peaceable re‑entry)
• Possession claims
• Rent arrears and other covenant breaches
• Dilapidations claims
• Break notice advice
• Disputes over assignments, underlettings and alterations
• Telecommunications leases and contentious renewals
• Residential possession proceedings and housing disrepair

Property Ownership & Use Disputes

• Adverse possession
• Boundary disputes
• Easement and restrictive covenant disputes
• Rights of way issues
• TOLATA (Trusts of Land) claims
• Disputes relating to option agreements, overage and development contracts
• Misrepresentation and failure to complete property transactions
• Possession claims against trespassers and squatters
• Mines and minerals disputes
• Compulsory purchase compensation claims
• Flooding, nuisance and related damage
• Professional negligence claims relating to property matters

Our Approach

No two disputes are the same. We take time to understand your objectives from the outset and work with you to choose the right strategy - whether that is negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, or court proceedings. Our team is experienced in urgent applications, including injunctions, where fast action is required.

At all times we’ll keep you informed on progress and discuss possible next steps and outcomes as the case progresses.

Why Choose Roythornes for your property dispute advice?

With over 90 years’ experience, Roythornes has a strong sector knowledge across property, development, agriculture and rural estates, and focus on delivering pragmatic and commercial advice.

By acting for both landlords and tenants, we can see issues from both sides, which helps deliver a balanced assessment of situations and outcomes.

With a strong team of recognised experts, we have the capacity to handle a range of matters from single issues to multi-party actions and would welcome the opportunity to discuss any property dispute issue you may be facing.