Landlord and Tenant Solicitors in Birmingham
Witan’s Birmingham team advises landlords and tenants on property disputes, from possession and rent arrears to deposit disputes and disrepair. Early advice on all matters can give you a clear direction and protect your position.
We represent both landlords and tenants during possession claims and other disputes heard at Birmingham Civil Justice Centre.
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How We Can Help
Residential landlord and tenant disputes cover a range of specific legal mechanisms, each with its own procedure, notice requirements and consequences for both parties.
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Meet the Team
Qarrar Somji
Director and Solicitor-Advocate
Leads complex civil litigation including High Court matters.
Jasia Kazmi
Trainee Solicitor
Advising on tenancy disputes, deposit protection failures and possession orders.
Ellie-Ann Varney
Litigation Executive
Assisting on landlord and tenant disputes from instruction through to resolution.
Felicity Wood
Senior Litigation Executive
Acting in residential and commercial property disputes, including injunction work.
Mason Taylor
Litigation Executive
Advising landlords and tenants on possession, breach of covenant and rent recovery.
Preetam Singh Samra
Litigation Executive
Building a growing property litigation practice, acting in residential and commercial disputes.
Get Landlord or Tenant Advice Today
Possession claims are time-sensitive; you must serve the correct notice before proceedings start, or mistakes restart the clock.
Speak to our Birmingham team for an initial consultation and clear next steps.
0300 303 2071
Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:30
or email us at info@witansolicitors.co.uk
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Witan Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 605789). You can view the firm record on the SRA register, and Witan publishes its complaints procedure online.
This page was last reviewed by Qarrar Somji, Director & Solicitor-Advocate, Insolvency Team, May 2026. Our Insolvency content is reviewed every six months to ensure it reflects current legislation, case law and market practice.
FAQ
Can landlords still evict tenants without a reason?
No. The Renters’ Rights Act 2024 abolished Section 21 on 1 May 2026, so landlords can no longer evict a tenant without giving a reason. Every possession claim now needs a Section 8 notice citing one or more grounds from the Housing Act 1988.
What are the grounds for possession under Section 8?
Section 8 grounds cover situations such as serious rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and a landlord’s own need to sell or move into the property. Mandatory grounds leave the court no choice once proved; discretionary grounds allow the court to weigh the circumstances.
How much rent arrears triggers mandatory possession?
Ground 8 becomes mandatory once a tenant owes at least two months’ rent, provided the arrears remain at that level both when notice is served and at the court hearing. The court must then order possession, with no discretion to refuse.
What happens if a landlord has not protected the deposit?
An unprotected deposit blocks service of a valid possession notice and exposes the landlord to a court-ordered penalty of one to three times the deposit amount. The landlord must protect the deposit and serve the prescribed information before any notice will be valid.
How do tenants claim compensation for housing disrepair?
A tenant can claim damages reflecting the reduction in value of the property while disrepair continued, plus an injunction ordering the landlord to carry out repairs. Evidence of notice given to the landlord and the impact on daily life supports the claim.