The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…
January 3, 2023
Opinion
Update: What Is The Bill Of Rights And What Will Happen Next?
In June 2022 the government under Boris Johnson introduced the Bill of Rights, purporting to “deliver on our manifesto commitment to overhaul the Human Rights Act and replace it with…
January 3, 2023
Opinion
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Court of Protection Pilot Scheme January 2023
The Court of Protection have announced that from January 2023 a new upfront notification process will become the new standard for all Property and Affairs deputyship applications. This process requires…
December 20, 2022
Opinion
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Winter Celebrations at The Children’s Trust
On 8th December, we were invited to Winter Illuminations event at The Children’s Trust. Both of us work with children clients with brain injury so the charity and its work…
December 15, 2022
Opinion
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Financial Provision For A Spouse – Ramus v Holt (2022)
Although the law protects a person’s right to testamentary freedom, it also recognises that in certain circumstances for certain people the law should intervene to do justice. Under the Inheritance…
Facing Illegal Evictions: What Are My Rights As A Private Renting Tenant?
What is an illegal eviction? Landlords and letting agents must follow the correct procedures to evict tenants. If your landlord or anyone acting on their behalf forces you to leave…
We were instructed to deal with a case involving serious housing disrepair. There was an external leak that had been ongoing for two years, which led to severe damp and…
December 8, 2022
Opinion
Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Lauren Pethick
Lauren Pethick is a Solicitor who joined the Personal Injury team at Hodge Jones & Allen in May 2022. With over four years of experience in personal injury claims and…
December 8, 2022
Blog
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Have Yourself A Very Merry & Safe Christmas
It is finally December, which means that the countdown to Christmas is officially on! Christmas is an exciting and very busy time of the year, where we all look forward…
December 7, 2022
Blog
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould and Asbestos
The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…
December 6, 2022
Opinion
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Accident At Work – How To Claim – Check List
Accident at work? Steps to take when making a claim If you have been unfortunate to have been injured in an accident at work, through no fault of your own,…
Unprecedented Delays In The Family Courts – Alternative Routes To Resolving Family Disputes
The government has been urged to address the unprecedented backlog in the family courts. According to data from HM Courts & Tribunal Service, the number of open private law cases…
The Autumn Statement: Will My Rent Increase Next Year?
What Help Was Announced For Social Housing Tenants And Mortgage Holders Claiming Universal Credit In The Government’s Autumn Statement? On the 17 November 2022, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy…
November 28, 2022
Opinion
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Accident Trap
Black Friday sales are fast approaching with many stores and shops already starting sales before the day. These sales naturally extend into the festive shopping period for Christmas gifting and…
The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…
November 24, 2022
Opinion
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Who Can Claim Bereavement Damages?
Whilst it is possible to make a claim for loss of dependency and loss of services, under the Fatal Accident Act 1976 only certain Claimants are able to receive a…
How to make an effective housing disrepair complaint to your landlord
Sophie Bell and Farzana Chowdhury, Housing Law Partners explain the steps tenants should take when making a housing disrepair complaint. One in three (31%) in social housing want to complain…
November 18, 2022
Blog
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Raising Awareness of Lung Cancer and the Effect of Asbestos Exposure
This year, November 2022 is dedicated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022 – to raise awareness of the third most common cancer in the UK. According to Cancer Research UK,…
November 18, 2022
Opinion
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Coroner Rules That Mould In Flat Caused Boy’s Death
The coroner’s conclusions in the case of Awaab Ishak, who was found to have died as a result of mould in his flat, are a sad indictment of the state…
We were instructed to deal with housing disrepair case where there had been a leak in the property that had been ongoing for 10 years, causing damp and mould growth.…
