Housing disrepair can make life miserable for tenants, affecting their health, finances, and overall well-being. If your landlord has failed to address serious issues in your rented property, you have the right to take action.  This guide will provide a clear, step-by-step process to make a successful housing disrepair claim, ensuring you know your rights and how to secure the...

Rights for Damp and mould are not just unsightly problems—they can lead to serious health risks and property damage if left unaddressed. For tenants in the UK, understanding their rights and their landlord’s obligations is crucial when dealing with these issues.  This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes of damp and mould, the legal responsibilities of landlords, and...

Housing disrepair is a serious issue affecting millions of tenants across the UK. From damp and mould to structural damage, these problems can significantly impact your health, safety, and quality of life.  In this guide, we’ll explore the most common types of housing disrepair, how to identify them, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your rights as a tenant. What...

Imagine living in a home where damp walls trigger asthma, a broken boiler leaves you freezing in winter, or faulty electrics pose a constant fire hazard. Shockingly, over 1.6 million private renters in the UK live in properties that fail to meet essential health and safety standards.  For many tenants, these conditions are more than just an inconvenience—they threaten their well-being...

What would happen if you suddenly lost the ability to decide about your finances or health? In the UK, over 900,000 people are living with dementia, and countless others face unexpected illnesses or accidents that leave them unable to manage their affairs. Yet, many people assume their loved ones can automatically step in to help.  The reality is far more complex. Without a Lasting...

How safe is your local hospital? This question has taken on a troubling significance for patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Over the years, this prominent West Yorkshire hospital has faced a series of medical negligence cases that have led to tragic outcomes and exposed deep systemic flaws in patient care. From misdiagnoses to hygiene lapses and inadequate staffing, the failures at...

Living in a unsafe or disrepair home can be incredibly stressful, especially when your landlord refuses to take action. As a tenant in the UK, you have legal rights to ensure your home is safe, habitable, and adequately maintained.  This guide will walk you through steps to address landlord negligence, report disrepair issues, and even make housing disrepair claims if necessary....

Nearly one in three property transactions in the UK face delays due to common conveyancing problems, leaving buyers and sellers frustrated and out of pocket. From unexpected issues with property chains to disputes over boundaries or missing documents, these challenges can turn an exciting milestone into a stressful ordeal. But the good news is that most of these problems can be resolved—or...

For many, Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) was sold as a safety net, only for consumers to later discover hidden fees and inflated charges, leaving them financially burdened. One of the most significant issues surrounding PPI was the undisclosed commission fees that lenders pocketed, often without customers’ knowledge. In 2014, the landmark Plevin v. Paragon Personal Finance ruling...

Buying your first home is a dream for many, but did you know that nearly one in three property transactions in the UK face delays due to issues in the conveyancing process? This can turn an exciting milestone into a stressful experience for first-time buyers. Understanding the conveyancing process is helpful—avoiding unnecessary setbacks and ensuring your property purchase goes smoothly is...