Real Estate Litigation

JB Leitch in Liverpool has a robust property litigation team that focuses primarily on contentious landlord and tenant matters. The group regularly handles service charge disputes as well as those relating to repair obligations, forfeiture and building safety issues.

"The JB Leitch team benefits from in-depth sector knowledge."

"JB Leitch have excellent knowledge of all aspects of leasehold law."

"The depth and breadth of JB Leitch's experience, combined with their commercial approach, makes the firm stand out."

JB Leitch Solicitors represented FirstPort Property Services in a successful appeal in the Upper Tribunal against a First-tier Tribunal order made under Section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 preventing the client from recovering the costs of proceedings from leaseholders through the service charge.

Philip Parkinson handles property litigation on behalf of asset managers and landlords, with wide experience in disputes concerning issues such as fire safety, service charges and breach of covenant. "Philip is very knowledgeable and really approachable. He makes you feel at ease." "Philip Parkinson is one of the leading experts in residential property management issues." "Philip has unrivalled knowledge and experience of residential long leasehold matters."