Hi, I have a question in regards to the request for the return of a property bought as a gift. The scenario is as follows. - Couple sell investment property and offer to buy their son a unit as a gift.

I'm not sure whether anyone out there can give me some advice. I'm guessing it'll start with - Go & see a Solicitor - but if I could have afforded that, I probably would have ! I live in an area which suffered severe flooding last year. My house was built 100 years ago - 50 yards from a minor 'ditch'. In the 1980's & 1990's the planners allowed development in between our house & the ditch on...

I have recently applied for a new mortgage, as my fixed rate was up. And was very surprised when it was turned down on credit (I have had any late/missed payments). I have checked my credit report, and found a CCJ at my old address, one I had not been living in for 18 months at the time the CCJ was sent, and as such had no knowledge of it. I have contacted the court, and found out that this is...

I bought a cheap Prem-i-air oscillating fan heater (Model PF2002A) from Debenhams for my garage's hobby workshop in the beginning of this year to keep it warm. It was used on and off throughout the year as it also doubles up as a fan when the heating element is off, and was also used to force-dry clothes during the wet summer. Recently, when I switched it on, the heating element glowed red...

Hello, Today my wife gave a lift to a colleague to the bus stop, our 3 month old baby was in the car chair, (in the back seat). as she was driving down the road she noticed a small school bus on the side of the road, she saw no kids, (it is a village road and it was stopped on the side of the road, not at a bus stop or anything). As she overtook the bus a kid ran out from the front of the...

i need some advice on what i should do next,my son was sentenced to 3years on 8th sept 2008,he had been on remand since 16th april 2007,the problem is that my sons release date is wrong,13/11/2008,we estimate that with 18 days early release and the time he has spent on remand he should be released on 26th september(only 3 days away),as suggested by one of your members yesterday i phoned the...

I started a court action against an estate agent who refused to return the holding deposit of ₤275. They failed to file the documents they would have relied upon in time, as requested by the court order. Following my letter to the court, the defense was stroke out for non compliance with the court order. My query is how do I assess the damages and on which form should I use to make this claim.

Just wanted to get some perspective on this. I run a small voluntary sector project in a building that has extremely high ceilings. One of the smoke sensors broke recently when water dripped in to it. In order to replace the sensor, I called in an electrician who said I needed to erect scaffolding to get to it. Getting this done professionally would have been costly, and a building firm next door...

Hi, I opened an account with HSBC. This was done by phone. I was very specific about not permitting any of my personal information to be passed to any third party (except Credit Reference Agency). This was accepted, also with reference to a manager, and the account was opened. This information should have been added by them to my application details. The conversation was recorded. I...

Can a Chairmen change the CPR during a case management? So an establish CPR rule is changed in the meeting write up, would this new rule stand?

hi all i'm interested in whether or not a retailer has any legal obligation to provide consumbles/ parts for products they sell where the product is unique to the retailer ...... can someone buy a motorbike from a motorbike shop (not a reputable brand obviously) and be told a few weeks later after a minor accident "sorry we've discontinued that bike now, no parts are available anymore" would...

Hi All, I would be very grateful for some legal guidence on where we stand on this interesting case. Apologies now if it seems long winded! We just purchased our first home on a new development, with the help of a housing association. We own 35% of the house, we pay a mortgage and we pay the housing assc rent money.

Can a member of the public access any details of a police caution? If so how? The caution in question has been reported in the local press along with the fact that the police decline to name the person, yet have confirmed the person must also sign the sex offenders register. Despite the police's refusal to publicly provide a name the press has directly tied it to a named local dignatory.

Employee works with food in a cafe, small number of employees overall. She becomes pregnant and almost immediately goes sick claiming she feels sick all the time and can't be around food because it makes her feel worse. Now been off for 3-4 weeks, with a doctor's certificate and there appears to be no prospect of her returning to work in the forseable future. Has she effectively made herself...

What's the accepted/reasonable procedure to contest the legal fees added to a debt? I am going to ask for a breakdown in the amount charged and believe that if there's still a dispute you can ask for the fees to be 'taxed' - is that correct and what does that involve? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Some of you may remember that I posed a question some time ago regarding my 14 yr old son who has Downs Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum disorder. He attends a state special school for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. His statement describes him as having no . In Part 3 of his Statement he is provided with full-time 1-to-1 at all time while in the care of the school (...

Hi All, Was wondering if anyone could give me some advise on the process of switching garage deeds. I know the owner of the other garage that is closer to my own home and he is happy to swap with my garage. How and who do i need to contact to progress this and is there a cost involved? Thanks

I own a top floor flat in scotland and whilst flooring out the loft have discovered a room/void of space between my bedroom and the neighbours bedroom. The room actually is directly above the communal close/stairwell. I have a few questions: 1. Do I own the loft space ( i am the only one with access as the hatch is in our flat) 2. do I own all or part of this unused void space. 3. can i use...

My Dad passed away back in May, survived by my Stepmother and two step brothers- I'm estranged from them. I have been left a sum of money "in lieu of any claim to legitim" as his offspring. In June, my Stepmother sent me a copy of his will with a letter stating that she was currently "in- gathering his estate" and would be in touch "soon". As I'm not on very good speaking terms with my...

My Dad passed away back in May, survived by my Stepmother and two step brothers- I'm estranged from them. I have been left a sum of money "in lieu of any claim to legitim" as his offspring. In June, my Stepmother sent me a copy of his will with a letter stating that she was currently "in- gathering his estate" and would be in touch "soon". As I'm not on very good speaking terms with my...