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
Property disputes
6 things you should know before having a Bonfire Night party
Who is responsible if someone gets hit by a firework at a party? Are there restrictions on when you can have a bonfire? We set out some essentials you need to know.
November 2019
General advice , Property disputes
How far you can legally go to stop people 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 2019
Professional services disputes , Property disputes
How to take action over low-quality building work
What action can you take when you have a building dispute with a rogue trader? DAS Law’s Bethan Mack takes a look at some important basics.
October 2019
Property disputes
Restrictive covenants and where to find them
A restrictive covenant refers to a limitation to what an owner can legally do with their property.
October 2019
Property disputes , Animals
Cock-a-doodle…don’t? What the law says about perturbing pets
So where does UK law stand with noisy pets? Damien Field, Legal Adviser at DAS Law explains all.
September 2019
Property disputes , Animals
What can you do when a flatmate turns into flat hate?
How to deal with housemate drama? Nicole Rogers, legal adviser at DAS Law, tells prospective flatmates what they need to know.
September 2019
Property disputes
What you can do if someone parks outside your home and goes on holiday
Hannah Parsons looks at what you need to know if people are blocking your driveway for weeks on end.
July 2019
Property disputes
Things you need to notice about the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 will bring in controls around the fees paid by tenants in the private rental sector and a cap on tenancy deposits. Keira Brown takes a look at the key changes.
May 2019
Property disputes
Property boundaries – how disputes can tip neighbours over the edge
Normally, we don't need to know the exact boundaries of our property – having a general idea is enough, but if boundary disputes arise with a neighbour, getting the facts is vital.
May 2019
Property disputes
Airbnb and holiday lettings: home from home or house of horrors?
Nicole Rogers, a solicitor at DAS Law, answers the most important questions for existing Airbnb hosts and those thinking of renting out their properties.
May 2019
Property disputes
What tenants need to know about being evicted
There are a number of rules in place regarding evictions; here's what you need to know if you are being evicted or threatened with eviction.
May 2019
Property disputes
Landlords – what you need to know about evictions
The legalities of evictions are a minefield; here's what to know if you want to evict a tenant.
April 2019