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Problems with buying and selling a home
. For information on how to dispute a solicitor’s bill, see Using a legal adviser. The buyer thinks the solicitor or licensed conveyancer has been negligent As the buyer you may think that the solicitor
Student housing - your behaviour in halls
as landlords are different from other landlords because they have the power to discipline student residents using university codes of conduct or disciplinary procedure. These are in addition to legal
Getting help and compensation if you were abused as a child
council to show you the information they have about you. This is called ‘making a subject access request’. You can find out more about making a subject access request on the Information Commissioner’s
Your options if you're in the UK illegally
in the UK, you might be able to apply to make your stay legal. You’ll be living here illegally if you came to the UK without permission or your permission to stay has expired. You can also get help
Claim compensation if an item or product causes damage
damage to your property through no fault of your own, you may have a legal right to claim compensation (also known as claiming ‘damages’). For example, you may be able to claim compensation if your
Services provided by a public authority - complaining about discrimination
about human rights Next steps Taking legal action against a public authority Complaining about benefits and tax credits Help with tax problems If you need more help Other useful information Equality
How an administration order is set up
For information on completing the application and how to hand it in, see Applying for an administration order. Step one: court staff consider application and payment Once you have handed in your application
If your child is living in the UK illegally
in the country legally before they’re 18. It’s a good idea because: the application process will be easier if they’re under 18 they can continue with their education beyond 16 they'll be able to work
If you've been refused reasonable adjustments
with the person or organisation before taking any legal action. It’s worth asking them to reconsider your request for reasonable adjustments. You can give them extra information to show why you’re entitled
Credit brokers explained
to the information notice in writing. Agreeing over the telephone isn’t enough. The information notice must tell you: who you’re dealing with – by including the credit broker’s legal name that the firm