Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes Every Landlord and Tenant Should Know The private rented sector in England is undergoing its most significant reform in decades. The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces wide-ranging changes that will reshape how tenancies operate, how evictions are handled, and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. From the abolition […]
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Awaab’s Law The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 — more commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law — is set to come into force on 27 October 2025, marking a significant development in housing law in England and Wales. The Act introduces mandatory timeframes for social housing providers to investigate and address issues of damp and […]
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Phoenix Legal Secures Successful Housing Disrepair Settlement in Lambeth The Housing Disrepair and Landlord & Tenant team at Phoenix Legal has recently secured a favourable settlement for a tenant in Lambeth following a longstanding dispute concerning serious disrepair issues at their rented property. Background to the Housing Disrepair Claim Our client had raised repeated complaints […]
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Tenant Recovers £2,925 in Tenancy Deposit Claim Tenancy deposit protection is a legal requirement in England and Wales, yet many landlords still fail to comply. When this happens, tenants may be entitled to claim compensation of up to three times the value of their deposit. Recently, our firm achieved a successful outcome for two Hampshire […]
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What If a Housing Disrepair Claim Settles, But the Landlord Fails to Complete Repairs in Time? Phoenix Legal – Landlord and Tenant Team In housing disrepair claims, it is not uncommon for a case to settle, either before court proceedings or after proceedings have been issued, only for the landlord to fail to complete the […]
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Harm Suffered by NHS Cancer Patients The BBC has reported that more than 200 breast cancer patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust suffered harm, with 43 patients experiencing serious harm linked to shortcomings in patient care. Issues included delayed diagnoses and, tragically, some women undergoing unnecessary mastectomies. Findings From the Independent Review […]
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Understanding Financial Abuse: How to Recognise It and What You Can Do Financial abuse is a growing concern across the country, often hidden behind closed doors and difficult to detect. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, health, or background. Our Solicitors at Phoenix Legal are committed to helping individuals understand their rights, recognise […]
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Phoenix Solicitors Recover Over £94,000 in Financial Abuse Settlement Phoenix Solicitors has successfully secured a settlement exceeding £94,000, along with additional compensation for stress and inconvenience, on behalf of an elderly victim of financial abuse. Background to the Case Phoenix Legal team was instructed by the acting attorney of the victim, who had experienced sustained […]
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Tenant Wins £5,700 in Tenancy Deposit Claim A tenant has been awarded £5,700 in compensation after their landlord failed to protect their tenancy deposit and later refused to return it — a serious breach of the Housing Act 2004. Our client had lived in the property under several tenancy agreements, yet the landlord never protected […]
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Phoenix Legal Solicitors Win Law Firm of the Year Phoenix Legal Solicitors has been named Law Firm of the Year (1–49 employees) at the Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2025, held last night at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool. A Major Win on One of the Region’s Biggest Legal Stages The […]