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I will preface this blog by saying that due to the sheer number of relevant cases (I have referenced 5 in total) this blog has been split into two parts. I would urge you to read both parts for the co...

On 11th January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down judgement in the conjoined appeals of the Secondary Victim claims Paul and another v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Polmear and another v Royal Cornw...

Student accommodation providers have many legal obligations relating to the housing they offer to students. Ensuring legal compliance will not only assist in a smooth transition for the student into t...

The Renters (Reform) Bill is progressing in its legislative journey and now, having finished the Committee stage, is awaiting the report stage. The most recent version of the Bill with the latest amen...

A review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (“HHSRS”) was published by the government in September. This review, carried out by RH Environmental on behalf of the government looked at w...

What is a Specific Issue Order?   A Specific Issue Order, also known as a section 8 order, is an order made by the family court in Children Act 1989 proceedings to resolve disputes regarding a child...

I am a personal injury solicitor, and I am often asked in general conversation how much compensation an injured person receives for certain injuries: a fractured leg, a ruptured knee, and so on. Certa...

What is an improvement notice? An improvement notice under the Housing Act 2004 is a formal instruction by a local authority requiring the person served with the notice to carry out works specified i...