Home Safety Tips & Advice From Experts…
Garden Bonfire Safety
Whether as part of a celebration, or to get rid of garden refuse, having a bonfire can be both a joyous experience and an effective waste solution – but without due care and consideration it can also be dangerous and [...]
Your Rights Against Illegal Eviction
Illegal eviction by landlords is a serious criminal offence and the law is there to protect tenants in private rental accommodation. Right to a Fair Eviction If a landlord believes a tenant has broken the terms of their contract, or [...]
What Rights Does a Homeowner Have Against Intruders?
Despite operating outside of the law, burglars are still protected by it. So what rights do householders actually have against intruders? Equal Rights for Householders and Intruders? If a burglar breaks into your home with intent to steal then you [...]
The Legalities of Squatting
Unlawful but not illegal, squatting is a legal grey area. So what are the rights of squatters and the owners of the properties in which they squat? Defining the Squatter There is a very negative long held perception about squatters [...]
Your Rights Against Troublesome Neighbours
Troublesome neighbours can seriously damage the quality of home life, but not only do you have the right to live in peace but the legal rights too. Neighbour Trouble Whether it’s head thumping bass of a stereo, persistent shrieks of [...]
Safeguarding Privacy in the Home
The privacy of the home is under threat through the widespread powers of entry at the disposal of the state, but what efforts are being made to protect our private domain? The Right to Privacy in the Home Recent years [...]
Who Has the Power of Entry?
With the state possessing a disquieting number of different powers of entry, an Englishman’s home is less a castle than an open house. Is an Englishman’s Home Still His Castle? “An Englishman’s home is his castle” is a much cherished [...]
Can Householder be Forced to Fix Dangerous Roof?
If the disrepair of a householder’s roof presents a danger to members of the public then the responsible party should be forced to take action. The first course of action in disputes with neighbouring householders is always negotiation. The neighbour [...]
Plasterboard in New Build Houses: Can Paint Cause Smell?
I would have to disagree with your decorator and say it is much more likely the white emulsion paint is to blame for the bad gas-like smell experienced in your daughter’s room. What’s more it’s not a smell that will [...]
Student Property Rights
By understanding their rights when renting properties, students can avoid falling victim to crooked landlords, living in unhealthy and unsafe conditions, and losing any of their precious pennies. Contract Negotiations Once you have located the student house you are happy [...]
Gas Safety in Student Properties
Not only is carbon monoxide the most toxic substance you'll come into contact with in your student life but also it’s the hardest to detect. It’s vital therefore that the necessary care is taken to ensure a student property is [...]
Fire and Electrical Safety Advice for Students
With the many exciting distractions of life in a student property, fire and electrical safety are unlikely to feature high on the list of priorities. However, it vital that certain safety standards are upheld. Laws Ensuring Tenant Safety Fire and [...]
Crime Prevention Tips for Students
Living independently for the first time gives you a lot of freedom but in doing so makes you vulnerable to crime. However, staying safe is simply a matter of exercising common sense. High Crime Risk According to recent government statistics, [...]
Minimising the ‘Student Look’ of Your Property
Burglars target student properties because they know each owns a small fortune in consumer desirables. To avoid attracting the burglar’s eye, it is therefore a good idea to try to minimise that ‘student look’. Prime Burglary Target Private student accommodation [...]
Finding Safe Private Student Accommodation
Time spent carefully researching and inspecting a potential student property will prove time well spent, as it will ultimately save you time, money and misery. Compile a Checklist There are lots of aspects to consider when first viewing a property, [...]
Student House: Choosing a Safe Location
The location of a student property will be every bit as important to your first experiences of living independently as the accommodation itself, so it’s vital you take time to do your research first. Location, Location, Location As every estate [...]