Question 1

What are the most common forms of neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most common forms of neighbour disputes include; noise complaints, parking disputes, boundary disputes, shared facility disputes, and disputes over trees and hedges.

Question 2

What neighbour disputes do you have to declare?

Accepted Answer

It is a legal requirement to declare if you have an ongoing or past dispute with a neighbour. If you fail to declare when selling your house, the buyer could take legal action against you for misrepresentation. Generally, you must declare any dispute that resulted in written correspondence.

Question 3

What is mediation and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Mediation is a confidential process where an impartial professional helps both sides of a neighbour dispute to come to an agreement. Both neighbours will have to agree to the mediation service.

Question 4

How can a legal service provider help with neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

A solicitor may be able to contact the neighbour on your behalf and arrange mediation. If the dispute remains unresolved and needs to be taken to court, they will advise on the best options available to you.

Question 5

How do I find the best solicitor for dealing with neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

Look and compare solicitors in your area to begin mediation. It is also worth considering factors such as location, reviews, reputation, and cost of a firm before making your decision.

Question 6

How do I declare bankruptcy?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to apply for bankruptcy online, which has a &pound;680 fee. Within 28 days an adjudicator will decide if you can be made bankrupt and pass your case on to a receiver to deal with proceedings.

Question 7

Who can be made bankrupt?

Accepted Answer

Any individual person with enough debt can be declared bankrupt. You can either apply for bankruptcy yourself or an application can be made by your creditors if you owe more than &pound;5,000.

Question 8

Can your credit recover after bankruptcies?

Accepted Answer

Bankruptcy will have a long-term impact on your credit score, however you can eventually begin to improve your score after by keeping up with new debts and making sure your bankruptcy was properly recorded by lenders.

Question 9

How long do bankruptcies last in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Bankruptcy will last for 1 year. After this time, you are discharged from all you debts and restrictions placed on you. Rarely, it can last longer if you do not cooperate with your trustee.

Question 10

What are my consumer rights?

Accepted Answer

Your consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. When you purchase goods or services they must be as described, of satisfactory quality, and fit for purpose. Services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.

Question 11

Are pensions affected by bankruptcies?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not your pension is affected by declaring bankruptcy depends on what kind of pension you have and whether you are currently (or within 4 years) receiving payments from it.

Question 12

How do I start a consumer dispute?

Accepted Answer

The first step to starting a consumer dispute is to contact the seller or service provider directly and give them the opportunity to resolve the issue. Provide evidence to support your claim. If this does not solve the problem, you can contact an ombudsman and Trading Standards to lodge a report.

Question 13

What is mediation and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

For some consumer disputes, mediation might be an option. Consumer mediation offers a way to resolve a dispute without court intervention using a third-party mediator to find a mutual solution.

Question 14

How can a legal service provider help with consumer law disputes?

Accepted Answer

A legal expert will be able to provide detailed information on your consumer rights, as well as demonstrating how they apply to your dispute. If a resolution cannot be reached through informal negotiation or the relevant Ombudsman, your consumer rights lawyer will also be able to represent you in court.

Question 15

How do I find the best solicitor for dealing with my consumer dispute?

Accepted Answer

Look for and compare the best solicitors in your area. Consider factors such as location, reviews, reputation, and cost before making your decision. Talk to your solicitor to make sure they offer everything you need.

Question 16

Who can I make a financial dispute claim against?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible to make a claim if you believe that you are owed money, a product or a service by another party. A financial disputes solicitor can advise on the circumstances of your case and clarify the strength of your claim.

Question 17

What are the criteria for making a financial dispute claim?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible to make a claim if you believe that you are owed money, a product or a service by another party. A financial disputes solicitor can advise on the circumstances of your case and clarify the strength of your claim.

Question 18

What is mediation?

Accepted Answer

If you are claiming against a business or organisation, you should first check to see if they have an Ombudsman scheme – this will mediate to help resolve your dispute. If they do not have an Ombudsman scheme, or you are claiming against a person, you should make your claim through the Small Claims Court.

Question 19

How can a legal service provider help with payment dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A legal expert will be able to provide detailed information on the strength of your case, your options for making a claim, and what will be best for your specific case.

Question 20

How do I find the best financial disputes solicitor?

Accepted Answer

Research and compare the best solicitors in your area. Consider factors such as their location, reviews, reputation, and cost of services before making your decision.

Question 21

What if I have an unusual dispute?

Accepted Answer

If you are involved in any dispute with any individual, group or business, but are unsure as to what help you require, you can still consult a legal expert to explore dispute resolution.

Question 22

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Accepted Answer

ADR is a term used for the options available for solving a dispute without having to go to court. These include conciliation, mediation and arbitration.

Question 23

What does it mean to settle a dispute?

Accepted Answer

A dispute is settled when both parties come to an agreement or compromise that ends the conflict. This is usually an offer, made by one party accepted by the other.

Question 24

Is dispute resolution the same as mediation?

Accepted Answer

Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution, but other forms of resolution exist to be used, such as arbitration and ombudsmen.

Question 25

What do dispute resolution solicitors do?

Accepted Answer

A solicitor can help advise you on the best course of action in a dispute by helping with and sitting in on mediation and other resolution methods. They can also represent you in court if the dispute goes that far.

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