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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.

An ex-employee is harassing a current employee but they have not come forward

An ex-employee who was fired for discrimination has been contacting another current employee at the company. I fear that the current employee is being harassed by the ex-employee but he has not come forward and complained. Is there anything I should do?

Another car has blocked my driveway

I would like to know whether it is an offence for someone else to block my drive with their car. The police said it is not. I wanted to know what the position was as I believe it to be an offence.

Another company using copyrighted material

I am in a dispute with another company over their use of my copyrighted material. I have trademarks and copyright over my signage. I have spoken to the trade marks office and they feel that this third party company may have infringed copyright but have advised me to seek independent legal advice.

Anti-climb paint on walls has led to paint-covered cats damaging property of neighbour

I recently placed some anti-climb paint down to prevent my neighbour’s cat from getting into my garden but has led to the cat getting covered in paint causing property damage to my neighbour’s carpets. Am I liable for anything?

A potent gust has blown neighbours fence into my garage

A fence from a third party has blown into my garage causing damage; the weather was particularly strong that day so I don’t know if it was negligence or not. The fence was already in disrepair though. What should I do?