Recent questions
My flight from Rome was delayed. Can I claim compensation?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
You are entitled to compensation if your flight is delayed for more than three hours (ie if you reach your destination more than three hours after... read more
We live near a race track which is noisy at weekends. Can we do anything about it?
Jon Payne's response
As one more alternative, you can also talk to the Council's Environmental Health Department. They have various powers that they can use to requir... read more
I have noisy neighbours and can hear their TV through the wall. Is there anything I can do about it?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
It all depends on how bad the noise is. If it really is excessive then you will almost certainly be able to do something about it. But, if it is j... read more
I bought my house a few months ago, and I now find there is dry rot in it. Do I have a claim against the seller of the house?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Contact the lawyer who acted for you on the conveyancing, when you bought the house. Put the problem to that lawyer and ask for an opinion.
Alm... read more
I am having great difficulty selling my house because of my neighbours. Their front lawn and drive is full of cars and old building materials – it is a real eyeso... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Probably not. I am afraid there is unlikely to be anything you can do about it.
If the mess is so bad that it creates a health hazard, then yo... read more
The rear extension of my house has got cracks in it. I believe those cracks are caused by the roots of a tree next door. My neighbour says it is not his responsib... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Your neighbour is wrong.
Anyone who owns a property is liable for the trees (and plants) on it. So, if the tree spreads underground, with the r... read more
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