Wills and Probate
Will writing during a pandemic – why you should make a will
Writing a will can make things much easier for your family after you pass away, particularly if you have considerable assets to pass on.
September 2020
Property disputes
Struggling to pay your rent? Here’s what you need to know
An estimated 2.6 million tenants are expected to fall behind on rent payments because of the pandemic.
September 2020
Holiday disputes
COVID-19: Your rights when it comes to holiday bookings
Ashlee Robinson, Associate and Thomas Pertaia, Legal Adviser, explain what you need to know around your cancellation rights.
July 2020
Property disputes
What landlords need to know about the government’s ‘pre-action protocol’
The courts are due to open again on 23 August. When they do, there will be a new ‘pre-action protocol’ for landlords to comply with.
July 2020
Goods and services disputes
Don’t take a gamble when it comes to online betting
Nicole Rogers gives you the inside track on how to check out the legitimacy of a betting site and your legal options if your online bookie won’t pay you out.
March 2020
Goods and services disputes , Holiday disputes , Professional services disputes
A summary of your consumer rights during the Covid-19 crisis
Whilst we try and navigate the ‘new normal’ there are a number of consumer issues which are causing concern. Simon Roberts looks at everything from shopping to holidays.
June 2020
Property disputes
Property boundaries – how disputes can tip neighbours over the edge
When it comes property boundaries and pruning hedges, neighbourly niggles can occur.
May 2020
Goods and services disputes
Online shopping in the time of Covid-19
Thomas Pertaia, Legal Adviser from DAS Law, explains what you need to know about your consumer rights.
May 2020
Goods and services disputes
What are your legal rights to a refund if an event is cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus?
With hundreds of thousands of people affected by the cancellation and/or postponement of events, where does the law stand on refunds for the cost of tickets?
March 2020
Goods and services disputes
Can a shop refuse to serve me services based on my gender?
Where does the law stand when it comes to whether or not businesses can refuse a customer based on their gender? Nicole Rogers of DAS Law outlines what you need to know.
February 2020
Goods and services disputes
How to escape your gym contract in the new year
Gyms are prepared for a New Year’s resolution rush and every January, millions of people rush to sign expensive gym membership contracts. But how fair are these contracts and can you terminate them if your situation changes?
January 2020
General advice , Property disputes
Ho-ho-home invasion: is Father Christmas trespassing?
When he enters your home, is Father Christmas actually trespassing? If he does so without your expressed permission, could he be prosecuted?
December 2019
Employment disputes , Goods and services disputes
All you need to know about tipping
Are we legally obliged to tip? Does that money actually go to the staff or is it kept by the business owner? Thomas Pertaia has the answers.
December 2019