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property-disputes

Ensuring Service Charge Demands are Correct

Leases for flats will invariably contain a provision for the leaseholder to contribute towards the upkeep of the buildings in which the flats are situated via service charge recovery mechanisms.…

April 30, 2021

Opinion

homelessness

The Domestic Abuse Bill and Secure Tenancies for Those Fleeing Abuse

Imagine the following scenario: A is a secure tenant of a council tenancy and is a survivor of domestic abuse. A decides to flee the abusive household and seeks assistance…

April 29, 2021

Sophie Bell

Blog

general-crime

The Police are investigating me – what happens now?

Many people, continuing to carry on with their everyday life are unsure what the future may hold when they are a suspect in a police investigation. It’s a time of...

April 29, 2021

Lottie Baldwin

Raj Chada

Blog

accident-in-public-spaces

Back to School Safety Tips

Returning back to school in a pandemic has brought challenges for teachers, pupils and parents alike. Schools are now considerably different, with one-way systems, separated desks and altered start times.…

April 29, 2021

Blog

personal-injury

Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Claims- Part 2

1. What happens if the defendant denies liability? In order for your claim to succeed, you have to prove that the defendant is liable/responsible for your accident and that you…

April 28, 2021

Blog

homelessness

Am I Considered To Be In Priority Need For Housing Assistance?

What is priority need? When an applicant makes a homeless application to a local authority, this is one of the instrumental tests local authorities consider in detail to decide what…

April 28, 2021

Opinion

mesothelioma

Workers’ Memorial Day 2021

Workers’ Memorial Day is on 28th April every year and is a worldwide day of remembrance to think about those who have died at work. With today’s health and safety…

April 26, 2021

Lorna Webster

Blog

prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

We’re Moving in Together, Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?

The next step in most people’s relationship is to move in together. Maybe you will rent or perhaps buy a place, either in one person’s name or both names. Living…

April 26, 2021

Opinion

housing-discrimination

Increased “Care Tax” For People With Disabilities – Potential For A Public Law Or Discrimination Claim

The Guardian recently reported on the experiences of a number of adults with disabilities who have been shocked to find they have been landed with drastically increased bills for their…

April 21, 2021

Opinion

mesothelioma

Trades That Worked With Asbestos Materials – Electricians

Our Asbestos Team have jointly been dealing with asbestos disease claims for many decades and have a wealth of knowledge about how different workers were exposed to asbestos. We thought…

April 20, 2021

Lorna Webster

Blog

representation

What to do if contacted by the police for an interview under caution

The police are increasingly asking people suspected of committing a criminal offence to attend the police station voluntarily for an interview under caution rather than arresting them. Such interviews have…

April 19, 2021

Opinion

youth-crime

Line of Duty – Through The Eyes of A Criminal Defence Lawyer

After the pandemic caused filming to be suspended last year, millions of fans eagerly awaited series 6 of the BBC police drama, Line of Duty, to plug their Sunday evenings…

April 15, 2021

Opinion

mental-capacity

Councils Refuse To Pay Care Home Fees For People Who Have Given Away Money

When you make a claim for the Local Authority to pay your care home fees, the council first carry out a detailed enquiry into your finances. They investigate how much…

April 15, 2021

Blog

personal-injury

What Happens When I Make a Claim And The Opponent Admits or Denies Liability?

Making a personal injury claim When you first approach a solicitor, you will be required to provide a clear account of the accident and provide any evidence in support of…

April 12, 2021

Blog

accident-in-public-spaces

What are Special Damages?

I am often asked by clients at the start of a claim how much their claim is worth. The answer is usually, it is too early to value depending on…

April 12, 2021

Blog

Personal injury: Why Is a Medical Appointment So Important?

In a personal injury claim, examination by a medical expert is essential to allow your solicitors to obtain an in-depth assessment of the injuries that you have sustained as a…

April 12, 2021

Blog

Privately Renting an Unsafe or Hazardous Property? Know Your Rights!

Who can become a landlord of a rented residential property in England and Wales? Anyone, regardless of their character, can become a landlord. Special requirements will only apply when a…

April 9, 2021

Blog

Nuisance Communications

Nuisance communications, particularly calls can take many forms; from annoying unwanted cold sales calls to threatening/offensive calls to phishing scams. These are likely to have increased during lockdown as we…

April 9, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion

Finding a Reputable Probate Research Company

Following our recent blog (which can be read here), discussing the unscrupulous practices used by some ‘heir hunters’, we were contacted by Finders (a probate research agency). Danny Curran, the…

April 8, 2021

Blog

Domestic Abuse: Coercive Or Controlling Behaviour

The government recently increased funding to councils to help support victims of domestic abuse. This is due to an increase in demand for assistance by those suffering domestic abuse during…

April 7, 2021