Landlord and tenant solicitors

Primus Solicitors is a national law firm. We act for clients across the UK from our Manchester office, by phone, video or in person. We act for private landlords and for tenants in England under the new tenancy system brought in by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, which on 1 May 2026 ended section 21 "no fault" evictions and turned assured shorthold tenancies into periodic assured tenancies.

What we help with

Possession: section 8 notices and proceedings on the grounds that remain, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, sale and the landlord moving in, with the correct notice periods and evidence.
Rent arrears and money claims, and defending them.
Deposits: protection, prescribed information and penalty claims of up to three times the deposit.
Disrepair and housing conditions: claims for tenants, and defence and compliance for landlords.
Tenancy agreements and the new rules: compliant written terms, the government information sheet, rent increases by the statutory route only, pets, and the ban on bidding wars and discrimination against families and benefit claimants.
Unlawful eviction and harassment: injunctions and compensation.
The private landlord database and ombudsman as they are introduced, and penalties for non-compliance.

Why choose Primus Solicitors

A solicitor handles your matter and tells you plainly whether a notice or claim will succeed.
Fixed fees for standard work such as notices and undefended possession claims; estimates for everything else.
Fast turnaround: notices and tenancy agreements are usually drafted within two working days.
Across England by phone and video, with hearings attended where needed.
Regulated and accredited: Solicitors Regulation Authority and Law Society Lexcel.

What it costs

A consultation with a solicitor is £80 for half an hour or £200 for a full hour. Possession, deposit and disrepair work is then on a fixed fee or written estimate: see our fees page.

Questions people ask

Can a landlord still evict a tenant?

Yes, but only on a ground in the Act, with the right notice and evidence. "No fault" evictions ended on 1 May 2026 for all private tenancies in England; a tenant can now end a tenancy with two months' notice.

My tenant has not paid rent. How long does possession take?

The mandatory arrears ground needs three months' arrears at the notice date and at the hearing, and a four-week notice. Court timescales vary by area; we tell you the realistic timetable at the first call.

My landlord has not protected my deposit.

You can claim the return of the deposit and a penalty of one to three times its value, and the landlord cannot serve a valid notice on some grounds until it is dealt with.

Our Manchester office and national service

We are at First Floor, 402 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ, open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, with free parking nearby and the M60 and Wythenshawe tram stops close by. Most clients outside Greater Manchester deal with us by phone and video; we also attend hearings across England and Wales. If you would prefer to meet in person, we can arrange a meeting in your own town by advance arrangement. We advise in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.

Ask a question

Not sure where you stand? Ask a solicitor and we will reply by phone or email, or send an enquiry for a free initial assessment.