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Housing
Housing problems can be very stressful
for both landlords and tenants. We at Aletta Shaw offer practical
advice and assistance to tenants, homeowners, or landlords in dealing
with legal procedures.
Landlords
Typical work includes:
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Preparing tenancy agreements |
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Serving notices to bring tenancies to
an end |
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Advising on obligations imposed by the
tenancy agreement and Acts of Parliament |
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Advice and/or representation in rent
arrears or possesion proceedings (including the accelerated
procedure for assured shorthold tenancies) |
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Defending disrepair and harassment claims |
Tenants
We can:
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Advise possession proceedings
under both tenancies and mortgages (including applications
to set aside possession orders and warrants for eviction) |
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Advise and arrange Court
representation in illegal eviction, harassment and anti-social
behaviour cases |
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Claim compensation against
local authority, housing associations and private landlords |
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If necessary apply to Court
if your home is in disrepair |
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Help you with transfers,
re-housing and homelessness issues |
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Make complaints to the
relevant Ombudsman on your behalf |
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Assist with transferring
a tenancy on a relatives death |
You may be entitled to free or subsidised
legal advice under public funding. Please contact us for more details.
We can assist you with arranging
a payment-plan to deal with arrears that have accrued and possibly
saving your home if you have fallen on difficult times. We also adivse
on housing and DSS benefits which may be available to you. |
