Do I have to go ahead with the a purchase contract? The flat I was buying is now worth less than it was than when I agreed to buy it.

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

The property slump has meant that many properties are worth less than they were. So, you are not alone in having agreed to buy a property for more... read more

My flight from Rome was delayed. Can I claim compensation?

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You are entitled to compensation if your flight is delayed for more than three hours (ie if you reach your destination more than three hours after... read more

We live near a race track which is noisy at weekends. Can we do anything about it?

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Jon Payne

Jon Payne's response

As one more alternative, you can also talk to the Council's Environmental Health Department. They have various powers that they can use to requir... read more

I have noisy neighbours and can hear their TV through the wall. Is there anything I can do about it?

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

It all depends on how bad the noise is. If it really is excessive then you will almost certainly be able to do something about it. But, if it is j... read more

I bought my house a few months ago, and I now find there is dry rot in it. Do I have a claim against the seller of the house?

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

Contact the lawyer who acted for you on the conveyancing, when you bought the house. Put the problem to that lawyer and ask for an opinion.

Alm... read more

I am having great difficulty selling my house because of my neighbours. Their front lawn and drive is full of cars and old building materials – it is a real eyeso... read more

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

Probably not. I am afraid there is unlikely to be anything you can do about it.

If the mess is so bad that it creates a health hazard, then yo... read more

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