I am in a considerable amount of debt and cannot afford to pay it and think this is now a problem for me. I am being chased for the debt by the companies I owe money to, and this is having an impact on my mental health. Can you offer any advice on what I …
I have fallen behind with payments on my credit card and the company have sent reminders, advising they will take me to court and seek a CCJ for payment. I do not understand what this is or how to fix it. Can you help? Credit cards are often referred to as ‘non-priority’ debts, however it …
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Anyone having work carried out on a property that is altering the height or structure of a building will usually be required to apply for planning permission before any work commences.You can check the planning register on the local authority website to see if your neighbour has applied for planning permission.You can find contact information …
A reduction in pay requires a change in a contract and for this to be binding, consent from both parties is required. However, employers will often have the upper hand with bargaining power if there is a risk of losing your job. It is illegal for them to deduct pay without a contractual change occurring. …
The purse strings are a lot tighter now than they were at this time last year. From increases at the tills, to skyrocketing bills, we are all feeling the pinch. With increased living costs, comes the potential for us to fall behind, looking at short-term solutions to long-term problems, such as credit and store cards, …
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Living life, affording to pay all our bills, whilst continuing to put food on the table has become quite the juggling task for many of us recently. Increases to the cost of living, with soaring energy prices, and the prices of other essential goods and services jumping up as a result has been challenging. Average …
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The separation process route taken will differ depending on your situation. Informal Arrangement You have the option to separate by informal arrangement. You will need to inform various organisations of your separation and may have a legal obligation to report this to your benefits office if you are in receipt of benefits; HMRC if you …
The cost of living has increased for everyone over the last few months, with budgets being stretched to breaking point for many. There are practical things we can do to try and improve our situation when faced with increasing costs. Many Scottish citizens are not claiming the full benefits that they are entitled to. You …
Although the landlord owns the property you live in, this does not grant him unlimited access without some form of agreement in advance of visiting your home. In most circumstances, landlords are required to give reasonable notice before any property visits. As you are a private tenant, you should be given 48-hours notice, although there …
I’m sorry to hear that you are having problems with the communal areas in your building. It can be frustrating trying to resolve these issues, especially when there are multiple people sharing the space. The route to resolving these matters will depend on the situation with the ownership of the properties in the building. Council …
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