Property disputes
What to do if your neighbour’s Bonfire Night party causes a nuisance
Grace Dutton sheds light on the laws surrounding Bonfire Night and private firework displays.
November 2023
General advice , Property disputes
How far you can legally go to stop someone from playing a trick on you this Halloween
Halloween is generally a ‘spooktacular’ time for all but a few bad apples can spoil the fun. So what can you do if someone chooses to play a trick and damages your property?
October 2023
Property disputes
How to ensure your relationship with your neighbours doesn’t become hot and bothered
Sahib Ullah Raj from DAS Law explores the various disputes between neighbours and explains the legal options available.
September 2023
Property disputes
Don’t let your private hedge be a hazard to public footpaths
Charlotte Ellis at DAS Law explains how to stay on the “right side of the law” and avoid being a nuisance when it comes to your garden or driveway.
May 2023
Property disputes
Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom
Bethan Mack, a solicitor at DAS Law, answers the most important questions for existing Airbnb hosts and those thinking of renting out their properties.
April 2023
Property disputes
Renting Homes (Wales) Act – What do landlords need to know
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act amendments simplifies how you rent properties. Here are the key changes for landlords.
January 2023
Property disputes
Building Safety Act 2022 – Who is responsible for ensuring new properties are safe?
What are the legal responsibilities of constructors and owners under the Defective Premises Act 1972? Who else can be held responsible? Corey Evans, Paralegal at DAS Law, has the answers.
August 2022
Property disputes
Renting to friends and family – make sure you’re still friends by the end of the tenancy
Tom Pertaia, Associate at DAS Law, offers guidance on the issues and questions landlords should consider when renting to friends and family.
August 2022
Property disputes
Section 21 notices - what the end of “no-fault evictions” could mean
The Renter’s Reform Bill was proposed to improve protection for private renters in England, including the ending of section 21 notices.
June 2022
Property disputes
Struggling to pay your rent? Here’s what you need to know
The eviction ban in England and Wales has now been extended further; landlords are not able to legally enforce an eviction order until after these bans have ended.
July 2021
General advice , Property disputes
Everybody needs good neighbours. But what can be done if someone refuses to be neighbourly?
What happens when a neighbour’s plant is growing across onto your property? And what can be done if a neighbour’s tree is blocking the light into your garden?
May 2021
Property disputes
Landlords – what you need to know about increasing your tenant's deposit
It’s hardly surprising that landlords are considering increasing deposits to reduce their Covid-19 risk. Nevertheless, the Tenant Fee Act limits what you can do with deposits so, as a landlord, what are your options?
February 2021
Property disputes
Rent guarantors – what landlords need to know
With landlords increasingly worried about securing their rent income during Covid-19 is requesting a guarantor the answer? Saiful Ahmed, Legal Adviser at DAS Law, tells you what you need to know.
February 2021