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Housing disputes frequently arise between landlords and tenants given the nature of the relationship and shared obligations over the property. Here are the 10 most common areas of contention between landlords and tenants: Deposit Deductions – Disagreements over deductions made from tenant’s deposit at end of lease for cleaning, damages etc. beyond normal wear and tear....

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) has been a crucial program for European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Swiss citizens living in the UK, enabling them to secure their immigration status after Brexit. In this article, we’ll cover the latest important updates on the EUSS, including new information for pre-settled status holders, automatic switching from pre-settled to...

Can I make a claim for compensation if the third party vehicle driver is Untraced? People often wonder if they can still make a claim even if the driver is not traceable. The simple answer is “yes”, you can claim compensation if a road user’s negligence has caused you harm, even if the driver is untraceable. When the driver cannot be traced (such as in a hit and run accident), you still...

Why is it important to have the correct insurance in place? Motor Insurers Bureau.It is illegal to drive a vehicle on the road or public place without insurance. Section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 creates an absolute offence. This means that the prosecution does not need to prove any intention to drive without insurance, a mere fact that a policy was not in place at the time of the...

What Is The CICA Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government organization which was set up in 1964 to provide compensation for innocent victims of violent crime. The CICA’s primary role from 1964 onwards was to ensure the proper and continuous administration of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The sole purpose of The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme...

Aviation and Aeroplane Injuries.When travelling abroad for a holiday or business your flight is equally as important as your holiday destination. It is possible that on board an aeroplane, whether you are flying out or coming home, things can go wrong and you sustain injuries or become ill whilst in transit. What does an in-flight injury mean? The term “in flight” refers to an injury...

New Divorce Procedure in UK What is the new divorce procedure in UK? The divorce process does legally ends a marriage. From the 06/04/2022, the new law on divorce has come into place in England and Wales changing a law that was in place for 50 years. It is important to note that a divorce does not end the financial link to each other or resolve the child arrangement issues. In order to deal...

What is a Graduate visa in UK? Have you completed a course in the UK? As a graduate you are eligible to apply for a Graduate visa which gives you permission to remain in the UK for at least 2 years. Eligibility Let’s explore some of the eligibility criteria for a Graduate visa. One of the main requirements are you must be present in the UK. Secondly that your current visa is a student visa or...

What does it mean to be a British Citizen? Becoming a British citizenship is a legal status defined by the British Nationality Act 1981 and a “British citizen” is a person on whom that status has been conferred, either automatically by law or by administrative action as exercised under the Act. There are various benefits of becoming a British citizen, firstly you gain the right to live in the...

What is the UK student visa? You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you are 16 or over and can fulfil the following requirements; Have been offered a place on a course by a licences student sponsor Have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course (this amount varies depending on your circumstances). You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English...