Sarah Jenkins

Property Law

Party Wall Agreements: What to Do Before Building Near a Neighbour

Planning a loft conversion, extension, or any work near a shared wall? property boundary laws requires you to notify your neighbours before you start. Ignoring this can lead to injunctions, delays, and expensive disputes. 2026-07-17 Business Law

Small Claims Court: How to Sue Someone for Up to £10,000

The small claims track is designed to be accessible to ordinary people without lawyers. If someone owes you money, sold you faulty goods, or damaged your property, you can take them to court for up to £10,000. Here's exactly how. 2026-07-17 Criminal Law

Motoring Offences: Speeding, Drink Driving, and Penalty Points Explained

From fixed penalty notices to disqualification, motoring offences affect millions of drivers every year. This guide explains the most common offences, how penalty points work, and what to do if you're facing a driving ban. 2026-07-17 Criminal Law

Self-Defence and the Law: When Are You Allowed to Fight Back?

If someone attacks you, how far can you go to protect yourself? The law allows reasonable force in self-defence, but the line between lawful protection and criminal assault is thinner than most people think. 2026-07-17 Property Law

Adverse Possession: Can You Claim Land That Is Not Yours?

Adverse possession - commonly called squatter's rights - allows someone to claim ownership of land they have occupied without permission. This guide explains how the law works, the time periods involved, and the risks for landowners. 2026-07-16 Property Law

Tenants' Rights: A Complete Guide to Renting in most jurisdictions

Whether you are moving into your first rented flat or have been renting for years, knowing your legal rights as a tenant in most jurisdictions can save you money, protect your home, and keep you out of trouble. 2026-07-16 Family Law

Divorce Explained: The Process, Your Rights and What to Expect

Divorce is rarely just a legal event; it is money, children and a future being reorganised. This plain-English guide walks through the process, the big decisions, and how to protect yourself along the way. 2026-07-14 Family Law

Divorce and Property: Who Gets What?

Dividing property during a divorce is rarely straightforward. This guide explains how courts approach the split of assets and what factors tip the balance. 2026-07-13 Business Law

Why You Need Contracts in Writing (and What to Put in Them)

A handshake feels honest, but memory fades and disputes get expensive. Here is why written contracts protect everyone, what a good one contains, and how to avoid the clauses that quietly cause trouble. 2026-07-12 Employment Law

Know Your Rights at Work: Pay, Hours and Fair Treatment

Most workers have more rights than they use, from minimum pay to rest breaks to protection from unfair treatment. Here is a plain-English tour of the basics every employee should know. 2026-07-11 Business Law

Setting Up a Limited Company: The Legal Essentials

Incorporating a limited company separates your personal assets from business liabilities. Here is what you need to know before you register. 2026-07-11 Employment Law

Workplace Discrimination: Recognising It and What You Can Do

Discrimination at work is not always obvious, and it is not always deliberate. Here is how to recognise the different forms it takes, and the practical, careful steps to take if it happens to you. 2026-07-11 Property Law

Tenant Rights: What Your Landlord Can and Cannot Do

Landlords have real powers — but also real limits. Understanding your rights as a tenant helps you push back on illegal practices. 2026-07-09 Property Law

Buying a Property: A Step-by-Step Guide to Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership. Understanding each stage helps you avoid delays and costly surprises. 2026-07-08