Business Details
29 Years
experience
Property Management Law Specialists in Liverpool
J B Leitch, established in 1997, specialise in property management law with a national reputation for excellence. Our dedicated team of legal professionals focuses exclusively on property management litigation, arrears recovery, and real estate services, serving institutional landlords, property managers, and asset managers. With the largest team of leasehold legal specialists in the UK, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced IT systems to deliver rapid, effective results. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our ISO 27001 accreditation, Legal 500 Tier 3 status, and Investors in People certification.We prioritise client relationships through transparent communication, CPD-certified training, and tailored reporting systems. Our expertise in legislative changes and complex leasehold matters ensures clients receive authoritative advice and efficient dispute resolution. Recognised as a market leader, we maintain rigorous standards in information security and staff development while providing cost-effective solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.
Services
Dispute Resolution
Arrears Recovery
Real Estate
Remote ID Verification
Bespoke Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years' experience in property management law
- Our team is ISO 27001 accredited for information security
- We offer CPD-certified training as part of our service package
- We hold Legal 500 Tier 3 status for property management law
- Our dedicated relationship managers provide tailored reporting systems
Associations and certifications
- ISO 27001
- Legal 500
- CPD Certified
- Investors in People
What people say
Highly effective
Authoritative advice
Seamless extension
Remarkable service
Excellent team
Services
Dispute Resolution
Our specialist team handles complex property management disputes involving multiple leaseholders. We provide expert litigation support for pre and post-proceedings cases, including tribunal representation and technical legal challenges. With extensive experience in residential and commercial leasehold matters, we deliver strategic solutions that protect client interests while maintaining tenant relationships.
Arrears Recovery
We offer fast, cost-effective ground rent and service charge recovery services nationwide. Our proven approach combines advanced case management systems with qualified relationship managers to ensure efficient debt recovery. We handle bulk instructions and individual cases, providing tailored reporting while maintaining compliance with current leasehold legislation and tenant communications.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover lease extensions, enfranchisement, assignments, and property transactions. We provide comprehensive legal support for acquisition, disposal, and right-to-manage processes. With specialist knowledge of leasehold reform, we deliver practical solutions for freehold and leasehold property portfolios across residential and commercial sectors.
Remote ID Verification
Our IDentify service provides secure online identity verification for property transactions. We offer ID1 verification for individuals at 120 and ID2 verification for businesses at 150, conducted by qualified solicitors through video calls. This convenient service meets legal requirements while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Bespoke Services
We develop tailored legal solutions to meet specific client requirements. Our bespoke services include custom reporting systems, integrated case management, and specialist training programs. With flexible service delivery models, we adapt our approach to match client workflows while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and operational efficiency.
People
Tim Wilson
Managing Director
With extensive property management experience, Tim oversees strategic operations and client relationships. He specialises in landlord and tenant matters, providing expert guidance on service charge collection and leaseholder communications.
Therina Crowley
Service Charge Arrears and Apprentice Supervisor
Therina manages service charge arrears recovery and apprenticeship programs. She combines technical expertise in leasehold legislation with practical solutions for debt recovery and staff development.
Mairead McErlean
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Mairead leads compliance initiatives and regulatory matters. With deep knowledge of residential property management, she ensures legal adherence while maintaining positive client and tenant relationships.
Bernadette Jones
General Manager
Bernadette oversees property management operations and client services. She specialises in implementing efficient processes for ground rent collection and service charge recovery across multiple portfolios.
Jenny Jackson-Shilling
Director
As a director, Jenny provides strategic leadership and legal expertise. She focuses on complex leasehold matters and enfranchisement processes, ensuring clients receive timely and effective legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does JB Leitch specialise in?
We specialise in property management law, including dispute resolution, arrears recovery, real estate transactions, and leasehold legislation compliance.
How long has JB Leitch been in business?
We have been providing specialist property law services since 1997, with over 27 years' experience in the industry.
Do you offer online identity verification services?
Yes, our IDentify service provides secure online ID verification for property transactions at £120 for individuals and £150 for businesses.
Are your services available nationwide?
We provide legal services to property managers and landlords across the UK from our Liverpool headquarters.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are ISO 27001 accredited for information security and hold Legal 500 Tier 3 status for property management law.
Reviews (6)
Adam Cooke
Jun 07, 2022
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Leitch by name leech by nature. Anyone working for this company should question their life choices. They act as a glorified credit collection agency for property management companies and rely on people paying up rather than taking them to court for their unreasonable legal fees practices. Most likely you will be talking to a low paid call centre worker who would sell their own mother if they could. This company should be investigated and closed down.
Siew Yin Ong
May 21, 2022
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A firm leeches off monies of homeowners without any justification! Our experience was that the owners have made payment of ground lease and service charges, way before their legal notice was issued. Yet, they continue to harass owners for their legal fees and admin costs, without any justification or proof that the legal notice validly served, despite repeatedly requested by the owners. The law firm is probably operated by a bunch of mediocre para legal only and there are no properly qualified solicitors assigned to liaise with the owners, or any clients. Utterly unprofessional. Will proceed file a complaint with legal ombudsman under the SRA once the notice period to them is over.
Stefan Page
Apr 08, 2022
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Lucky I can't put 0 stars! They were all very rude on the phone to me and they have not taken any of my personal circumstances into account. Ben is the latest person I have spoken to and he was incredibly rude and obnoxious. Can't wait to get this company off my back!
Jususlovesus
Apr 03, 2022
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Worst company on earth. Incompetent lawyers. They contacted me saying I didn't pay my service charge fees to a company they are representing. While all along the stupid company have been sending invoices and letters to the incorrect address. How can i pay a bill I am not aware of, or never received an invoice for? Instead of then to promptly admit the error, it's been weeks and still no outcome. Their customer service representatives are shockingly rude, hung the phone on me many times. VERY VERY VERY INCOMPETENT. I'D rather a brain-dead fish be my lawyers than them.
Steve Garlick
Mar 14, 2022
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First class, professional and very speedy service. I received my completed documents the day after the zoom call. Follow up note: When I requested resending the documents (as mine were 'lost' in the post when I sent them onwards), they did this immediately, without charging me anything extra.
Muhammad Adnan
Feb 24, 2022
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I had extremely bad interaction with them. No sense of responsibility, lake of professionalism and keep sending to letter without knowing the background.
