Lease and Tenancy Disputes
Experienced Hong Kong solicitors resolving landlord-tenant disputes, rent arrears claims, and possession proceedings with 37+ years of expertise.
Our Lease and Tenancy Disputes Services
Rent Arrears and Recovery
- Issuing statutory demands and notices to quit for non-payment of rent
- Commencing proceedings to recover outstanding rent, management fees, and service charges
- Advising on landlords' rights of re-entry and forfeiture for rent default
- Negotiating repayment arrangements and settlement agreements
- Enforcing judgments through garnishee orders and charging orders over property
- Advising tenants facing rent disputes on their rights and available defences
Possession Proceedings
- Commencing and defending possession actions in the District Court and Lands Tribunal
- Advising on grounds for possession under the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance
- Handling applications for mesne profits and damages for holding over
- Obtaining urgent injunctive relief to prevent unlawful occupation
- Advising on statutory protections available to domestic and commercial tenants
Breach of Covenant Claims
- Pursuing and defending claims for breach of tenant covenants including unauthorized alterations, change of use, and nuisance
- Advising on landlord obligations regarding repair, maintenance, and quiet enjoyment
- Handling disputes over unreasonable withholding of consent to assignment or subletting
- Drafting and serving remediation notices and exercising forfeiture rights
- Negotiating resolution of covenant breaches to preserve the tenancy relationship
Dilapidation and Reinstatement Claims
- Advising landlords on terminal and interim dilapidation claims
- Assessing reinstatement obligations under lease terms and negotiating scope of works
- Engaging and coordinating with building surveyors and quantity surveyors on quantum
- Defending tenants against excessive or unfounded dilapidation demands
- Resolving disputes over the standard and extent of reinstatement required
Illegal Lockouts and Harassment
- Obtaining emergency injunctive relief against illegal lockouts and interference with tenancy rights
- Pursuing claims for damages arising from unlawful eviction or harassment
- Advising tenants on their statutory protections against retaliatory conduct
- Representing landlords in defending allegations of unlawful interference
- Coordinating with law enforcement authorities where criminal conduct is alleged
Lands Tribunal and Building Management Ordinance Proceedings
- Representing parties in Lands Tribunal proceedings on tenancy disputes and building management matters
- Handling applications under the Building Management Ordinance for orders against non-compliant parties
- Advising on deed of mutual covenant disputes that affect tenancy rights
- Pursuing and defending claims related to common area access and usage
- Representing incorporated owners and individual owners in tribunal proceedings
Our Approach
Strategic Case Assessment
Procedural Expertise
Negotiation and Mediation
Multilingual Client Service
