Civil Disputes / Dispute Resolution
Your Straightforward Guide
Welcome to our Civil Disputes and Dispute Resolution section at Lezemore Solicitors. We help people and businesses across Hertfordshire and Essex resolve disagreements without unnecessary stress or expense. We use plain English to explain your options clearly, whether you're dealing with a neighbour issue, a business falling out, a landlord-tenant problem, or something else.
Civil disputes cover non-criminal matters where one party believes another has caused them harm, broken an agreement, or wronged them in some way. These are handled through negotiation, mediation, or — if needed — the civil courts.
The good news is most disputes never reach court. We always start by looking for practical, cost-effective ways to sort things out, such as direct talks, formal letters, or independent mediation. Courts encourage this approach, and it often saves time and money.
Common protections and tools include:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) like mediation or ombudsman schemes
- Court proceedings if ADR fails (usually starting in the small claims track for claims up to £10,000, or higher tracks for larger or more complex cases)
- Injunctions or declarations in property or boundary cases
- Setting aside incorrect court judgments.
We specialise in straightforward, no-nonsense advice for these issues. Early involvement often prevents things escalating and keeps costs down.
This section covers the main areas we help with:
- Boundary and neighbour disputes
- Partnership and business disputes
- Residential landlord and tenant disputes
- Setting aside judgments
- Construction and services disputes (building works, fitted kitchens, garages, gardening, etc.—note this overlaps with our consumer advice for consumer contracts, but we handle broader civil claims here too)
If your dispute doesn't fit exactly, contact us — we'll guide you to the right place.
