Supportive legal advice for residential property disputes in Jersey

Disputes about your home can be among the most stressful experiences in life. Whether it’s a disagreement with a neighbour, a co-owner, your landlord, or a managing agent, tensions can rise quickly and what starts as a small issue can escalate into something emotionally draining and legally complex.

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Our Expertise

At BCR, our team of experts can help individuals and families navigate residential property disputes with sensitivity, clarity, and practical legal advice. We understand how personal and upsetting these issues can be, and we approach every case not just with legal precision, but with care and perspective.

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Our Approach

Our team works collaboratively across property and dispute resolution disciplines to give you a joined-up, steadying presence, keeping your rights protected and helping you move forward with confidence.

We regularly advise on disputes involving:

• Boundaries and encroachments.
• Rights of way.
• Repair and maintenance obligations.
• Service charges and management in flats or shared buildings.
• Landlord and tenant disagreements.
• Joint ownership and cohabitation breakdowns.
• Unauthorised alterations.
• Disputes with managing agents or resident companies.
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Whether you’re an owner, tenant, landlord, or co-owner, we’re here to help you understand your legal position and find a path to resolution. We advise on the following:-

Boundary and Neighbour Disputes

We advise on:

• Physical encroachments (fences, walls, drives).
• Access across neighbouring land.
• Jointly owned wall issues and shared structures.
• Misunderstandings over historic rights.

We combine legal title analysis with practical negotiation, often instructing surveyors to help resolve the issue without conflict.

Landlord and Tenant Conflicts

Disputes can arise over:

• Rent arrears or deposits.
• Repairs and maintenance obligations.
• Access for inspection or works.
• Unlawful eviction or harassment.
• Quiet enjoyment and usage rights.

We act for both landlords and tenants, always seeking a fair and lawful outcome while preserving dignity on both sides.

Service Charge and Leasehold Disputes

In flats or shared blocks, common disputes include:

• Unfair or excessive service charges.
• Misuse of sinking funds.
• Lack of transparency by managing agents.
• Disputes over insurance or major works.
• Conflict between co-owners or company directors.

We review the lease and company documentation, represent you in negotiations or meetings, and act swiftly if legal steps are required.

Co-Ownership and Property Division

Disagreements between co-owners (whether family members, former partners, or investors) can become complex and emotional. We assist with:

• Clarifying ownership shares.
• Rights to sell, buy out, or occupy.
• Agreements for sale or division.
• Use of trusts or declarations of trust.
• Court applications to resolve impasses.

We treat these matters with discretion and empathy, particularly where children, inheritance, or long-standing family property is involved.

Dispute Resolution Options

We work hard to avoid litigation where possible and offer support through:

• Early legal advice – to defuse issues before they escalate.
• Mediation – informal or formal, often with an independent third party.
• Without-prejudice negotiation – structured, legally supported discussions.
• Adjudication or expert determination – for technical or valuation disputes.
• Court representation – in the Petty Debts Court or Royal Court when needed

We tailor our advice to your case, not every dispute needs to go to court, and in many cases, a sensible outcome can be reached quickly with the right legal framing.

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Our Values in Action

Excellence: In legal analysis, strategy, and representation.

‍Delivery: With practical outcomes, well-managed timelines, and minimal disruption.

‍Respect: For the emotional realities behind every property dispute.

‍Elegance: In clear communication, calm solutions, and professional advocacy.

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Why BCR Law

We offer supportive, practical legal advice to help you resolve residential property disputes in Jersey with clarity and care. Our expert team combines legal precision with empathy to protect your rights and guide you through even the most complex and emotional home-related issues.