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• Example of defence to eviction from a public sector tenancy in the sheriff court

  arrears. At the time this was written, October 2018, eviction proceedings for public sector tenants are brought and defended in the sheriff court. Private tenant evictions go to the First Tier Tribunal

• Cancel something you bought on hire purchase

  Returning something you bought on hire purchase or conditional sale. How to cancel the agreement and what you’ll owe

• Building work and repairs for flood damage

  Information on sorting out building work and repairs following flood damage

• Public authorities and human rights

  Information about how public authorities have to protect human rights and when they can interfere with them

• House repair notices

  Find out about the powers local authorities have to enforce improvements and repairs on privately owned property

• Help to travel if you're disabled

  The facilities and assistance disabled people can expect when travelling by bus or coach

• The Human Rights Act 1998

  Explains what the Human Rights Act 1998 is and how it protects the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights

• Rules debt management plan providers must follow

  Explains the rules, set by the Financial Conduct Authority, that all debt management plan providers must follow

• Who must comply with the public sector equality duty?

  Lists the type of public authorities which must comply with the public sector equality duty. Also explains when private organisations or charities must comply, when carrying out public functions

• Disability discrimination in schools

  Explains the duty of schools to make reasonable adjustments to allow disabled pupils to access and fully participate in education