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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...

HMRC data revealed that in the 2020/2021 financial year, estates in London raised £1.34 billion in Inheritance Tax; 28% of the Inheritance Tax paid across England. This was an increase on the £1.26...

If you or anyone you know has suffered a life-changing injury in an accident, whether that be on the roads, at work or in a public place, it is very important that you seek specialist legal advice as...

The Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to obtain possession of a property let to an assured shorthold tenant by first serving a section 8 notice seeking possession. At present, it is one of two routes...

Workplace concerns, notably bullying, are gaining attention. Everyone deserves fair treatment and respect. An employee who is being treated badly by their employer may say they want to leave and claim...