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Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Water Penetration And Flooding

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

January 18, 2023
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  • mediation-and-arbitration

Family Mediation Week 2023: Help To Focus On The Future

The Family Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen recognise and support Family Mediation Week, every year, in January (16th – 22nd). The aim of the week is to raise…

January 16, 2023
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  • asbestos
  • mesothelioma

Myths About Asbestos Disease Compensation Claims

Myth 1: It’s just a way of people trying to cash in There is a stigma around compensation claims that prevent many people from pursuing the compensation they are owed.…

January 13, 2023
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  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould Growth and Broken Toilet

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

January 10, 2023
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces

New Years Resolutions – Keeping Fit And Staying Safe

New Years Resolutions are often about starting the year being fit and active. This may involve joining a gym, taking up running or even trying your hand at a trampoline…

January 9, 2023
Opinion
  • supreme-court

Great Expectations: Guest v Guest [2022]

Proprietary estoppel is an equitable remedy available if you can prove the following elements: Assurance – a promise was made to you (which created an expectation on your part) Reliance…

January 6, 2023
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  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Water Penetration, Poor Structure & Rodent Infestation

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

January 3, 2023
Opinion

Update: What Is The Bill Of Rights And What Will Happen Next?

In June 2022 the government under Boris Johnson introduced the Bill of Rights, purporting to “deliver on our manifesto commitment to overhaul the Human Rights Act and replace it with…

January 3, 2023
Opinion
  • court-of-protection

Court of Protection Pilot Scheme January 2023

The Court of Protection have announced that from January 2023 a new upfront notification process will become the new standard for all Property and Affairs deputyship applications. This process requires…

December 20, 2022
Opinion
  • brain-injury

Winter Celebrations at The Children’s Trust

On 8th December, we were invited to Winter Illuminations event at The Children’s Trust. Both of us work with children clients with brain injury so the charity and its work…

December 15, 2022
Opinion
  • inheritance-act

Financial Provision For A Spouse – Ramus v Holt (2022)

Although the law protects a person’s right to testamentary freedom, it also recognises that in certain circumstances for certain people the law should intervene to do justice. Under the Inheritance…

December 13, 2022
Opinion
  • divorce
  • separation

Step Into Christmas – Advice To Parents For The Upcoming Holidays

We know that the holidays often present challenges for parents and how they divide time with their children. This is particularly true of the Christmas period, where the emphasis is…

December 13, 2022
Opinion
  • eviction

Facing Illegal Evictions: What Are My Rights As A Private Renting Tenant?

What is an illegal eviction? Landlords and letting agents must follow the correct procedures to evict tenants. If your landlord or anyone acting on their behalf forces you to leave…

December 8, 2022
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  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould & Dry Rot

We were instructed to deal with a case involving serious housing disrepair. There was an external leak that had been ongoing for two years, which led to severe damp and…

December 8, 2022
Opinion

Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Lauren Pethick

Lauren Pethick is a Solicitor who joined the Personal Injury team at Hodge Jones & Allen in May 2022. With over four years of experience in personal injury claims and…

December 8, 2022
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  • accident-in-public-spaces

Have Yourself A Very Merry & Safe Christmas

It is finally December, which means that the countdown to Christmas is officially on! Christmas is an exciting and very busy time of the year, where we all look forward…

December 7, 2022
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Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould and Asbestos

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

December 6, 2022
Opinion
  • accident-at work

Accident At Work – How To Claim – Check List

Accident at work? Steps to take when making a claim If you have been unfortunate to have been injured in an accident at work, through no fault of your own,…

December 2, 2022
Opinion
  • divorce
  • mediation-and-arbitration

Unprecedented Delays In The Family Courts – Alternative Routes To Resolving Family Disputes

The government has been urged to address the unprecedented backlog in the family courts. According to data from HM Courts & Tribunal Service, the number of open private law cases…

December 1, 2022
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  • housing-and-property

The Autumn Statement: Will My Rent Increase Next Year?

What Help Was Announced For Social Housing Tenants And Mortgage Holders Claiming Universal Credit In The Government’s Autumn Statement? On the 17 November 2022, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy…

November 28, 2022
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