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Damp and Mould in Council and Housing Association Properties: Can I Make a Claim?

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Damp and Mould in Council and Housing Association Properties: Can I Make a Claim?

If you are a council or housing association tenant living with damp or mould that your landlord has failed to address after being notified, you may have grounds for a housing disrepair claim. Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, social landlords are legally required to keep the structure and exterior of your home in repair, and where damp or mould arises from a structural defect they have failed to fix, they are in breach of that obligation. What Damp and Mould Actually Means…

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Time Limits for Accident at Work Claims: How Long Do You Have?

Time Limits for Accident at Work Claims: How Long Do You Have?

Time limits for accident at work claims aren't always what you think. Find out when the clock really starts, and the exceptions that could still save your claim.

What Happens After You’re Arrested? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Criminal Justice Process

What Happens After You’re Arrested? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Criminal Justice Process

After an arrest in the UK, you will typically be taken to a police station, booked in by the custody sergeant, and either interviewed under caution, released under investigation, bailed, or charged, all within strict time limits set by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).

No Win No Fee Accident at Work Claims: How It Works

No Win No Fee Accident at Work Claims: How It Works

A no win no fee arrangement means you can pursue an accident at work claim without paying your solicitor anything upfront, and you pay nothing at all if the claim is unsuccessful.

Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court? What the Difference Means for Your Case

Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court? What the Difference Means for Your Case

Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts in the Magistrates' Court, but where it ends up depends on how serious the offence is.

Housing Disrepair Solicitors in London: Making a Claim Against Your Council or Housing Association

Housing Disrepair Solicitors in London: Making a Claim Against Your Council or Housing Association

If you are a council or housing association tenant in London living with unresolved damp, mould, structural defects, or broken heating, you may have grounds for a housing disrepair claim.

Making a Medical Negligence Claim on Behalf of a Child or a Loved One Who Has Died

Making a Medical Negligence Claim on Behalf of a Child or a Loved One Who Has Died

If a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence but cannot bring a claim themselves, the law gives you a clear route to act on their behalf. Here is how it works for children, protected parties, and those who have died.

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Housing Disrepair and Your Health: What You Can Claim For