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DangerUXD

Fao Ed..nailit......jail Etc

FAO Ed, as nailit is probably going to jail and as jail is often discussed here why don't you set up a topic/blog for us all to read the experiences of an actual prisoner? No doubt he'll have time and...

MantaRay

Park Homes Sites & Change Of Site Owner

In a nutshell, the park home site I have lived at for over ten years has recently changed ownership. The new site owner has re-written the site rule book introducing more fees and...

richo1970

Can Spot Fines Be Paid Directly To A Policeman?

My mrs was stopped by a policeman after running across a train level crossing as the barriers were going down. Policeman put in the police car and told her off and said there will be either a caution...

lucyshandbag

Please Help, How Can I Get The Police To Act On Being Stalked?

My friend is a 32 year old single parent of twin 12 year old girls. Recently she has been targeted by a local 15 year old boy, who seems to have taken a very unhealthy obsession with her. So far he...

sasha82

Ex Partner Charged For Abh, Previous Criminal Record

My ex partner was charged with ABH after he continually slapped me and creating a bruise on my hand by restraining me from asking help. He also used a knife to threaten me which he hid while i was...

escapologist

Need Advice Urgent!!!! - R.e Landlord Troubles

Hi all, im having some trouble with my landlord, i moved into a property and the landlord knew I would be claiming housing. its been 3 months and he wont provide me with all the documents needed to...

annominous

Changing Title Deeds In Scotland

I live on a private road that is a cul-de-sac. There are nine other households who have a right to use the road as it is the only access to their homes. Each proprietor owns the section of the road...

Kazal

Cheque Not Paid In

I gave a cheque for nearly £1000 to a funeral firm in advance of the funeral for payment for the cremation. The deceased's bank would pay the final bill later and re-emburse me for that amount.I...

Garibaldi2

Slagging Off Your Local Council

I recently responded to a question on AB involving a local council complainant:- http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Question1221148.html#answer-7786675 I advised against complaining about the council,...

Suetheramble

Recording Telephone Calls

Just ben on the phone to a company who in the middle of the conversation mentioned the call was being taped. I there a law requiring warning of the taping before it is taped? I would add it was a...

stevie m

Inheritance ??

Hi, My Mother has been contacted by letter from a bona-fide "Heir Hunter" company stating that one of her cousins died leaving an estate and she may be a beneficiary, she is one of 3 remaining cousins...

AKALI

Legal Cost

Hi, I have suffered from miss-carriage of justice. I detailed my case here long time ago. I was found guilty and my legal aid was taken away, also find £6000 and had to pay my own legal cost....

Graham-W

Land Registry

My father-in law has recently died. The house was in joint names with my Mother in law. His will has passed his share of the house to her. Is there any need to contact the land registry to change the...

davos11

Livingsocial Refuse Refund

Hi, Sorry if this is a bit overdrawn but I've very recently had a problem with Livingsocial ,I bought some meal vouchers for a restaurant in London, I needed to book 24 hours in advance and that was...

Lost321

Accused Of Handling Stolen Goods.

Hello all, I do some trading(mainly mobiles phones) on an online auction website apart from my employment. My house was recently searched by Police who seized some phones that I had at home for sale...

Frankieola

Using "money Claim Online"

Hi, Am using the governments "Money Claim Online" website to submit a claim through the small claims court but does anyone know if I should add the cost of this to the amount i want to claim or will...

cakelady

Uk Citizen Married To Us Citizen With 2 Children From A Former Marriage

My son is living and working in UK. His wife is living and working in USA. They have a house in USA and my son has flexible arrangements at work so visits the USA every three months for around 6-8...

jkz

Can L Get Legal Aid For This Problem?

Could someone help me! I have placed a complaint about my local council with The Local Government Ombudsman. However, today received a letter from my council saying they have received a number of...

Brancaster

Social Services Problems

A close friend has been having problems with the social services recently. The upshot was that a social worker visited his house and my friend covertly recorded the conversation with the social worker...

gilesi

Probate - Punch Holes On Will

My father's will has been marked 'Probate Refused' by the District Registrar. I have therefore sent the Probate Officer an earlier will that I found. I had filed this away thinking it would not be...