FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can take legal action to recover rent arrears, including seeking a court order or using a debt collection service.

Yes, lease terms are negotiable. Our solicitors can help ensure favourable terms for rent, service charges, break clauses, and other key conditions.

In many cases, yes.

The first offer is not always the final one. If you have a reasonably strong underlying claim, there may be room to negotiate:

  • A higher payment
  • A better employment reference
  • Changes to confidentiality provisions
  • Amended restrictive covenants
  • An agreed termination date

If the tenant leaves voluntarily after receiving notice, court action is not required. However, if they refuse to leave, you may need a possession order from the court.

Yes, defences may include insufficient evidence, procedural errors, or proving that your driving did not meet the legal threshold for "careless" or "dangerous" driving.

Yes.

Unlike unfair dismissal, discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010 have no minimum length-of-service requirement.

You can bring a discrimination claim from your first day of employment.

Yes, using a handheld mobile phone while driving can lead to six penalty points and a fine. If the evidence against you is unclear, we can challenge the charge.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to challenge the charge or attend a speed awareness course instead of receiving penalty points. We can review your case and advise on the best approach.

If you are fleeing persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may apply for asylum. Our legal team can assist in building a strong case.

Yes, although permission from the court may sometimes be required.