Would you be able to agree a flexible system or charging fees?
We are happy to agree a basis of charging fees to suit your requirements, whether it be a fixed fee, a variable success-related fee, an incremental fee or a mixture of these.
Whichever you prefer, the initial consultation is completely free of charge and without obligation.
How would Chappers Ltd recover any unpaid service charge or rent arrears?
Chappers Ltd combines determination with technical and commercial knowledge to achieve its single objective of collecting payment for the client, who is kept in touch with progress at all times.
We reflect the client’s priority by giving our urgent attention to this work and using our many years of experience in extracting payment from debtors.
Chappers Ltd ensures that clients are kept in touch with the progress of recovery cases and that debtors are kept under pressure. Where possible, low cost procedures are adopted.
Has Chappers Ltd any experience in Landlord & Tenant issues?
Chappers Ltd offers its clients a wealth of experience and expertise in Landlord & Tenant.
Chappers Ltd acts extensively for commercial and private landlords in respect of tenancies governed by the 1954 Act, The Housing Act 1988 and the Rent Act 1977. In particular we deal with issues arising from assured tenancies, assured shorthold tenancies and commercial leases.
The firm has substantial experience regarding all aspects of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, including recovery of ground rent and service charges. We use our expertise to expedite recovery either by negotiation or through the courts.
We will always advise you of your ability to recover costs under the terms of the lease. We will also contact any mortgage company with an interest in the property.
Would Chappers Ltd be able to give advice on how to terminate a lease or seize tenant’s belongings if they fall into arrears?
We provide comprehensive advice from the outset. Where necessary we seek to obtain early forfeiture of leases of commercial premises. Additionally we offer advice on the remedy of distress and, in this context, our clients may benefit from our relationship with the best certified bailiffs in the country.
When a tenant fails to pay rent, service charge or insurance can I evict them?
Chappers Ltd advises landlords on the consequences of unlawful and wrongful eviction of tenants to ensure that landlords avoid incurring sanctions and penalties.
What would Chappers Ltd do if a tenant is not repairing the building that they occupy?
Where the tenant has an obligation to keep commercial premises in good repair, we advise landlords on the available remedies, including any claim for loss following from disrepair.
Does any work that Chappers Ltd carries out necessitate instructing a member of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors?
The majority of work carried out by Chappers Ltd is settled by negotiation. The rent reviews and lease renewals are more often than not agreed before they reach arbitration or court. In the event that a matter progresses to this stage then Chappers Ltd has a wide network of associated Chartered Surveyors, Solicitors and/or Barristers to advise.
Similarly, all management, letting agreements, agency are handle in house with the support where necessary of Chartered Surveyors, Lawyers and Barristers.
