Business Details
25 Years
experience
Specialist Property Law Services for Landlords and Tenants
Pain Smith Solicitors is a specialist property law firm with extensive expertise in residential and commercial property matters. Established in 2001, we focus exclusively on property law, providing tailored legal solutions for landlords, tenants, and agents. Our team's deep industry knowledge and practical experience enable us to handle complex cases including possession claims, lease extensions, and deposit disputes.We prioritise client relationships, offering transparent advice and innovative solutions while maintaining strict compliance with legal standards. Our services include a dedicated legal helpline, document drafting, and training programs for industry professionals.
Services
Property Litigation
Lease Extensions
Legal Helpline
Document Drafting
Landlord Training
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of dedicated property law expertise
- Our team provides practical solutions for complex leasehold matters
- We operate a dedicated legal helpline for landlords and agents
- Our solicitors have extensive experience in property litigation
- We combine technical legal knowledge with business-focused advice
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Property Litigation
We handle all aspects of property litigation including possession claims, rent arrears recovery, and leasehold disputes. Our solicitors specialise in agricultural tenancies, commercial property disputes, and squatter actions. Clients benefit from our extensive court experience and strategic approach to resolving complex property conflicts efficiently.
Lease Extensions
Our specialist team provides comprehensive advice on lease extensions and enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act. We handle marriage value calculations, service charge disputes, and forfeiture proceedings. Clients receive practical solutions for managing long leasehold properties and resolving associated legal challenges.
Legal Helpline
This subscription service offers landlords and agents direct access to legally trained advisors. Available Monday-Friday, it provides practical guidance on tenancy management and dispute resolution. Subscribers also gain access to our document vault containing essential property law templates and agreements.
Document Drafting
We provide bespoke tenancy agreements, statutory notices, and business terms tailored to property requirements. Our documents incorporate current legislation and case law, with options for custom clauses related to pets, amenities, or specific property conditions.
Landlord Training
Our training programs cover residential landlord law, possession proceedings, and legislative updates. Delivered by experienced solicitors, courses combine technical knowledge with practical case studies to help property professionals maintain compliance and improve operational standards.
People
Marveen Smith
Principal Solicitor
Founder of Pain Smith Solicitors with accountancy background, qualified as solicitor in 2006. Specialist in property law with extensive media experience and creator of the first landlord legal helpline.
Laura Simpson
Solicitor
Qualified in 2019 after training with the firm, specialising in property litigation matters including lease extensions and possession claims. Provides helpline support and supervises junior staff.
Emma Somerset
Consultant Solicitor
Qualified in 2010 with expertise in property litigation, specialising in dilapidations disputes and leasehold enfranchisement. Recognised for delivering practical commercial solutions to property law challenges.
Questions
What property law services do you specialise in?
We focus on landlord and tenant law, including possession claims, lease extensions, deposit disputes, and property litigation for residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer legal helpline support for landlords?
Yes, our annual subscription helpline provides telephone legal advice for landlords and agents, available Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm with document vault access.
Can you help with lease extension negotiations?
Our specialist team handles lease extensions under the Leasehold Reform Act, including marriage value calculations and dispute resolution for flat and house leaseholders.
What document drafting services are available?
We provide tenancy agreements, statutory notices, and bespoke clauses tailored to property requirements, with options for fixed-fee or customised solutions.
How do your legal fees work?
We offer fixed fees where possible, with transparent hourly rates for complex matters. Costs are discussed in advance with regular updates during case progression.
Do you provide training for property professionals?
Yes, we deliver tailored training programs covering residential landlord law, possession proceedings, and legislative updates for landlords and letting agents.
