Coodes are an award-winning firm of Solicitors in Cornwall & Devon Taking care of the past, present and future

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

There are many aspects of these issues that Coodes can help you with. We frequently advise clients about

  • Claiming back possession of properties let on an assured shorthold tenancy and often act for residential Landlords to achieve this
  • A Tenancy Deposit Scheme and what that entails.
  • Making applications on your behalf to the Court seeking possession and make use of the Accelerated Possession procedure where appropriate.
  • Collection of rent arrears –we deal with this on the landlord’s behalf

If you feel that you are being unfairly treated by your landlord, contact our expert team of lawyers who will be happy to advise you.

Environmental permits are now required for all properties with a private drainage system

The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 came into force on 6th April 2010. The objective is to regulate the discharge of treated sewage and effluent by the issuing of permits. Most properties are connected to the main sewers, however for some properties this is not possible and there needs to be an alternative method for waste disposal.

Holsworthy takes the lead in helping make housing affordable for local people!

Pam Johns who manages our Holsworthy Office comments on the Localism Bill and Holsworthy leading by example! She says…….. “there’s exciting times ahead locally with this Government committed to a “Localism Bill” meaning if there’s over 70% support for a scheme to build some houses for local people in a village/hamlet etc, the Local Housing [...]