Resolve Lease Dispute with Agent
Budget: £150 – £300 GBP
I am seeking a fixed-fee quote for a specific service to resolve a dispute with my corporate letting agent. I believe I am a "consumer landlord" and wish to challenge unfair contract terms under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to force a renegotiation or exit, not to initiate possession proceedings.
1. My Position & Goal:
I own one rental property individually; being a landlord is not my main profession.
The agent's standard contract contains Clause 8.5 (making me liable for all eviction costs) and Clause 8.4.1 (automatic 24-month renewal).
I served notice to end the lease, but the agent claims it auto-renewed until 2027 due to a 4-month notice clause.
My goal is to have these core clauses declared unfair/unenforceable to break the deadlock and either secure a fair new agreement or a managed exit without punitive costs.
2. The Specific Service I Require:
I need a legally robust 'Letter Before Action' to be sent to the agent. The letter must:
Formally state my status as a consumer landlord under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Detail why Clauses 8.5 and 8.4.1 constitute unfair terms causing a significant imbalance.
Demand that within 14 days, they either: (a) agree to enter into formal mediation to settle the dispute, or (b) provide a lawful and costed proposal for returning the property without invoking the disputed Clause 8.5.
Be your firm's final professional step before I would need to consider issuing a claim.
3. Key Documents I Can Provide:
The signed lease agreement.
The full email chain with the agent, including their denial of CRA application.
My notice and all related correspondence.
4. My Questions for Your Quote:
Please provide a fixed-fee quote for:
Reviewing the provided documents.
Drafting and sending the specified 'Letter Before Action' on your firm's headed paper.
A brief follow-up to receive their response.
Do you offer this service, and what is the fixed fee and expected timeline?
I look forward to your reply.
1. My Position & Goal:
I own one rental property individually; being a landlord is not my main profession.
The agent's standard contract contains Clause 8.5 (making me liable for all eviction costs) and Clause 8.4.1 (automatic 24-month renewal).
I served notice to end the lease, but the agent claims it auto-renewed until 2027 due to a 4-month notice clause.
My goal is to have these core clauses declared unfair/unenforceable to break the deadlock and either secure a fair new agreement or a managed exit without punitive costs.
2. The Specific Service I Require:
I need a legally robust 'Letter Before Action' to be sent to the agent. The letter must:
Formally state my status as a consumer landlord under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Detail why Clauses 8.5 and 8.4.1 constitute unfair terms causing a significant imbalance.
Demand that within 14 days, they either: (a) agree to enter into formal mediation to settle the dispute, or (b) provide a lawful and costed proposal for returning the property without invoking the disputed Clause 8.5.
Be your firm's final professional step before I would need to consider issuing a claim.
3. Key Documents I Can Provide:
The signed lease agreement.
The full email chain with the agent, including their denial of CRA application.
My notice and all related correspondence.
4. My Questions for Your Quote:
Please provide a fixed-fee quote for:
Reviewing the provided documents.
Drafting and sending the specified 'Letter Before Action' on your firm's headed paper.
A brief follow-up to receive their response.
Do you offer this service, and what is the fixed fee and expected timeline?
I look forward to your reply.
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