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Can He Get His Flat Deposit Refunded?

Your tenant has a cooling-off period if they booked by phone without seeing the property first, but only before they get the keys.

Can I Reject an Out of Court Settlement after Accepting it?

You can challenge an out of court settlement if you lacked mental capacity when you signed it, but you'll need proof.

Can we Just Guarantee Our Daughters Rent?

Parents can limit guarantor liability to just their daughter's rent instead of covering the whole house.

Cancelled Insurance, Payments Still Taken: Where Do I Stand?

Stop your insurance company from taking payments after you've cancelled and get your money back.

Do I Have Any Rights to Stay in my Rented Shop?

Shop tenants have legal rights to renew their lease under the 1954 Act, even after their contract ends, unless their landlord has valid grounds to refuse.

Does 'Cooling Off' Period Apply to Contract Made By Phone?

Phone contracts give you 7 days to cancel under distance-selling rules, though some purchases like perishables don't qualify.

How can I get out of my Contract Hire Car Agreement?

Find out what penalties you'll face for ending a contract hire car agreement early and what your options actually are.

How do I get out of my Shared Lease?

Check your lease terms for early exit clauses, notice periods, and potential fees before breaking your shared lease agreement.

How do I get the Money I'm Owed?

Get back money you're owed from a friend or co-signer using debt collection agencies or legal action if they've defaulted on payment.

Is There Any Way I Can Get The Title Deeds Back?

You can get your mother's house title deeds back once the outstanding loan is repaid through her estate.

Landlord Has Tampered With the Meter: What Can I Do?

Your landlord is responsible if the meter's been tampered with, and you can take them to court to recover what you've overpaid on electricity.

Name on Title Deeds: What Happens If I Move Out?

Your name on the deed protects your ownership stake whether you live there or not, but joint tenancy and tenancy in common work very differently when someone dies.

Should I Have a Contract of Employment by Now?

Your employer must give you written terms within two months of starting, even if you only had a verbal agreement at first.

Timeshare - Can I Cancel My Contract?

You have legal rights to cancel a timeshare contract during a cooling-off period that varies by location.