Concorde Solicitors specialise in the resolution of property related disputes and managing the risks associated with owning and occupying property. For many years this type of work was burdened with volumes of documents and paper but the Covid pandemic and the need to be flexible, working from home and so forth has brought great changes in this field of work.
Solicitors and the courts have had to become more flexible and agile in managing the dispute resolution process. Court hearings now take place by video call, hearing bundles are filed electronically. The need to travel and to deliver large volumes of copy documents to the courts has greatly reduced.
Property disputes can be both expensive and time consuming but what the pandemic has shown us is that they can be managed very cost effectively with technology, flexibility and without needing expensive infrastructure overheads.
Our aim is to work efficiently and cost effectively with our clients to identify their strategic objectives in relation to any dispute and then to put in place a strategy to deliver their desired outcome whilst at the same time minimizing their exposure to risk.
Property disputes come in many forms but ultimately most relate to the interpretation and implementation of contractual and legal obligations.
- Service Charge Disputes revolve around what the parties have agreed should be done and who should pay.
- Commercial Property Dilapidations Claims relate to contractual promises made by Tenant’s in relation to the condition and configuration of a property.
- Business property lease renewals are subject to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Ultimately any property dispute has the potential for having to be resolved before the courts or Tribunals. We are strong advocates of a proactive approach to dispute resolution and risk management preferring to work with clients to establish an early understanding of the correct legal position, the risks and what is likely to be required to ensure the strongest possible position going forward. Most property disputes are resolved by some form of negotiation but if it is not possible to resolve a dispute it is important to be well prepared for court action.
“If you want peace prepare for war”.
If you have a property problem, or think you may have in the future, then we would be pleased to discuss how we might assist then please contact us.