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Our Q&A section has solutions for a variety of issues, including neighbour disputes, problems with your employer, or your consumer rights.

Need to gain entry against tenant's wishes to carry out repairs

I would like to know how I can gain access to a property to carry out repairs since the tenant is not allowing me access. I would also like to know if I can claim for damages as the leak which has necessitated repairs began in the flat above.

Need to reduce hours of employees but no clause allowing this

My employers want me to reduce several members of staff’s hours until business in the company picks up. There is no clause in their contracts that allows me to do this and I am wondering what I should do next.

Need to remove drain to install gates

I wish to remove a public storm drain that is on my boundary line so I can put up some electronic gates to my house. It was installed before I purchased my property. Am I allowed to do this?

Need to remove public storm drain to build gate

I wish to remove a public storm drain that is on my boundary line but is for the benefit of the neighbourhood so I can put up some electronic gates to my house. Am I allowed to do this?

Need to terminate employee's contract

I have an employee working for me for less than a year now, but due to financial issues, I will have to let her go. I can terminate her contract with one week’s notice – how should I go about this?