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Big Changes Are Coming for Renters: Here’s What You Need to Know for 2025/26

05Jun

From the end of 2025 or early 2026, big changes are being introduced that will ...

Inquest into the Death of Dean Bradley Highlights Missed Opportunities by Cleveland Police

03Jun

Lois Hepworth of Watson Woodhouse Solicitors represented the family of Dean Bradley at the inquest ...

The Council Are Ignoring Me: What Can I Do About My Housing Disrepair?

28May

You’ve done everything right. You’ve reported the mould, flagged the broken boiler, and chased the ...

Private Prosecution Launched After Builder Fails to Deliver on Promised Work

22May

Many of us invest in our homes hoping to create more space, comfort, and value, ...

How Long Does a Housing Disrepair Claim Take?

24Apr

Living in a property that’s falling apart? Maybe the boilers on the blink, the damp ...

Housing Disrepair: How Much Compensation Can I Receive?

31Mar

Dealing with a landlord who ignores necessary repairs can feel like a never-ending battle. You’re ...

The Early Signs of Domestic Abuse

04Mar

Every relationship is unique, and there is no definition of a ‘normal’ relationship. However, it ...

The Investigation and Inquest into the Death of Emily Moore is Set to Resume

24Feb

It has been announced today that the investigation and inquest into the death of Emily ...

Families Await Decision on Public Inquiry into TEWV Failings

14Feb

Families who have lost loved ones under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys ...

Families of Bereaved Demand a Public Inquiry into TEWV as CEO Takes New Role

13Feb

The recent appointment of Brent Kilmurray, the former CEO of Tees, Esk and Wear Valley ...

Housing Disrepair: Can I Withhold Rent If My Property Is in Disrepair?

11Feb

If you are living in a rented property that is in serious disrepair, you may ...

Kirklevington Detention Centre Abuse Survivors Feel “Forgotten and Frozen Out”

06Feb

Survivors of Kirklevington Detention Centre have spoken out about feeling ignored and forgotten, as a ...

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