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Cost-of-living

I am really struggling to afford to pay my bills. Everything has become so expensive, and my benefits payments were already being stretched to capacity. What can I do?

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

February 23, 2022 No Comments

Housing

My private landlord is making me feel uncomfortable, visiting my home for surprise inspections and demanding access. I feel obliged to let him in because I am behind on my rent and worry about eviction. What can I do?

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

February 9, 2022 No Comments

Neighbours

I live in a flat and share communal areas with my neighbours who have been leaving the garden at the back of the property in a real state. The situation seems to be getting worse and I believe it is now in dangerous repair. Can you help?

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,

February 2, 2022 No Comments

Employment

I have had several issues with my manager over the course of the last three years, but most recently, other members of staff have indicated that he has been mocking me behind my back. What can I do?

I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your manager. If what your colleagues are saying is true, it could be that

January 14, 2022 No Comments

Housing

I live in a property that I rent privately and there is a minor issue with water leaking in through the ceiling in the bathroom. I am having problems getting this sorted. Can you help?

I am sorry to hear that you are having an ongoing issue with repairs in your home. It is important that you report the problem to

November 23, 2021 No Comments

Employment

I have worked for my employer for the last four years, and after returning from a furlough during the pandemic have been advised that I no longer have a job. No reason has been given for this. My employer just says that I no longer work there.

I am sorry to hear that this has happened to you. It is important that you find out the reason that your employer has done this.

November 23, 2021 No Comments

Neighbours

The noise from fireworks being set off by my neighbors is terrifying my dog. I have been to the vet, and they prescribed medication, but I want to know what the rules are on fireworks and what I can do. Can you help?

I’m sorry to hear that your dog isn’t having the best of times with the fireworks. Many pet owners take measures at this time of year

November 23, 2021 No Comments

Cost-of-living

My partner and I recently decided to go our separate ways. We have lived in private rented accommodation since the start of the pandemic, and I am staying in the home – he is going. We are overdue on the rent due to a reduction in working hours. What can

When a relationship breakdown happens, it is important to get financial and practical affairs in order as soon as possible, to avoid any confusion further

November 23, 2021 No Comments

Employment

I’ve had an ongoing dispute with my employer about contractual issues and was going to escalate this through an employment tribunal. They have offered me a ‘Settlement Agreement’. Can you offer any advice?

In situations where an employee has a complaint against an employer, and they are able to pursue this through an employment tribunal, it is possible

November 23, 2021 No Comments

I am really struggling to afford to pay my bills. Everything has become so expensive, and my benefits payments were already being stretched to capacity. What can I do?

My private landlord is making me feel uncomfortable, visiting my home for surprise inspections and demanding access. I feel obliged to let him in because I am behind on my rent and worry about eviction. What can I do?

I live in a flat and share communal areas with my neighbours who have been leaving the garden at the back of the property in a real state. The situation seems to be getting worse and I believe it is now in dangerous repair. Can you help?

I have had several issues with my manager over the course of the last three years, but most recently, other members of staff have indicated that he has been mocking me behind my back. What can I do?

I live in a property that I rent privately and there is a minor issue with water leaking in through the ceiling in the bathroom. I am having problems getting this sorted. Can you help?

I have worked for my employer for the last four years, and after returning from a furlough during the pandemic have been advised that I no longer have a job. No reason has been given for this. My employer just says that I no longer work there.

The noise from fireworks being set off by my neighbors is terrifying my dog. I have been to the vet, and they prescribed medication, but I want to know what the rules are on fireworks and what I can do. Can you help?

My partner and I recently decided to go our separate ways. We have lived in private rented accommodation since the start of the pandemic, and I am staying in the home – he is going. We are overdue on the rent due to a reduction in working hours. What can

I’ve had an ongoing dispute with my employer about contractual issues and was going to escalate this through an employment tribunal. They have offered me a ‘Settlement Agreement’. Can you offer any advice?

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