Landlords & Tenants

Housing Law Support

Metropolitan living can bring sudden housing crises—mortgage arrears, eviction notices, unsafe conditions. Ashleigh Solicitors offers clear, strategic help when your home is on the line.

How We Can Help

  • Eviction & Possession Defence
    • Private‑landlord claims
    • Housing‑association or local‑authority actions

  • Disrepair & Injunctions
    • Counter‑claims for compensation
    • Court orders forcing landlords to fix hazards

  • Mortgage Repossession
    • Negotiating with lenders
    • Urgent court applications to save your home

  • Squatter’s Rights / Adverse Possession
    • Establishing title through long occupation

  • Homelessness Applications & Appeals
    • Reviews and County Court challenges
    • Judicial review of local‑authority decisions

  • Landlord Harassment & Unlawful Eviction
    • Emergency injunctions and compensation claims

  • HMO Licensing & Penalty Appeals
    • Disputes over House in Multiple Occupation rules
    • Challenging local‑authority fines

 

Trespassers: Your Rights & Remedies

In the UK, trespass is usually a civil matter—but certain conduct (forced entry, criminal damage, intentional intimidation) can tip it into criminal territory, carrying fines or even imprisonment.

Key Points for Landowners

  • Civil Trespass
    You may sue for damages or seek an injunction ordering the trespasser to leave and stay away.

  • Aggravated Trespass / Criminal Damage
    If a trespasser disrupts lawful activity or causes damage, police can arrest and prosecutors may charge under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

  • Squatters in Residential Property
    Occupying a residential building without permission is a criminal offence under s.144 LASPO 2012—police have immediate powers to remove and charge offenders.

  • Reasonable Force
    You may use only proportionate, reasonable force to remove trespassers. Excessive force risks criminal liability.

  • Preventive Measures
    Clear signage, secure fencing, CCTV and prompt action when an incursion begins all strengthen your position in court.

How Ashleigh Solicitors Can Help

Trespass disputes often turn stressful and legally tangled. Our specialist housing‑law team:

  1. Assesses Your Position – Clarifies whether civil or criminal remedies—or both—apply.

  2. Moves Quickly – Drafts urgent injunctions or possession claims to regain control of your land.

  3. Engages Authorities – Liaises with police where criminal trespass thresholds are met.

  4. Protects Long‑Term Interests – Advises on deterrent measures to reduce future risk.

If trespass threatens your property or peace of mind, contact Ashleigh Solicitors for decisive, expert support.