Users' questions

How do I make a claim against my housing association?

How do I make a claim against my housing association?

You can contact the Housing Ombudsman if you complained to your council or housing association landlord about repair problems and aren’t happy with the result….How to complain to the Housing Ombudsman

  1. Make a formal complaint to your landlord.
  2. Contact your local councillor, MP or tenant panel.
  3. Contact the Housing Ombudsman.

Why are so many people taking legal action?

Dozens of holiday home owners are taking legal action claiming they were mis-sold their static caravans as permanent homes, a lawyer says. Jane Sanders said holiday home owners were not told they would not be able to live permanently on the holiday parks.

When to take legal action for housing discrimination?

Act quickly as this will give you a better chance of the court accepting your claim. The court’s power to allow a late claim is in section 118 of the Equality Act 2010. You should try to send a letter before action before you start legal action – allow time for this before the deadline too.

When to take legal action against your landlord?

You’ll need to work out whether the different incidents could be classed as ‘continuing over a period of time’. This is where they’re linked to each other, for example if your landlord uses homophobic language to describe you on several occasions or continues to apply a discriminatory policy to you.

Can you throw someone out of Your House?

No, this article is about that good deed gone wrong: the house guest that will not leave. First, you need to find out if the person has started receiving mail at your address. If they have, the police will be less likely to get involved, since the person has officially made the home their residence.

Can a homeowners association take action against a smoker?

If the troublesome smoker lives in a planned development or a condominium with covenants, conditions, and restrictions (“CC&Rs”) prohibiting smoking, then either you or the homeowners’ association may take legal action against the smoker. See Understanding Homeowners’ Associations & CC&Rs.

What to do if someone Won’t Leave Your House?

If law enforcement cannot or will not solve the problem for you, and the person still refuses to leave, then you may wish to speak to an attorney.

What can I do if someone unlawfully occupies my land?

Land is an Immovable property and if anybody unlawfully occupy it or take unlawfull possession over it, remedy available with you is to sue him in Civil Law for lawfull possession and enjoyment of your property.