London Tenant Secures £2,370 Compensation After Landlord Breaches Tenancy Deposit Rules Mr. Z, a tenant in London, entered into an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) in September 2009. Upon moving into the property, he paid his landlord a deposit of £2,370. Mr. Z lived in the property for 13 years, during which he: Entered into 8 […]
Category Archives: Claim
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Phoenix Solicitors secure £2,500 compensation for Mrs L after Landlord breaches tenancy deposit rules In November 2020, Mrs L moved into a property in Littlehampton, West Sussex, under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Agreement. She paid a deposit of £500 to her landlord upon moving in. Mrs L lived in the property until July 2023, […]
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Dec
How Netflix’s Cold Call Highlights the Devastating Impact of Scams Cold Call, a mini-series originally aired on Channel 5, has recently gained renewed attention after being added to Netflix, putting the serious issue of scams back into the spotlight. For those unfamiliar, Cold Call is a gripping drama about a victim of a cold call […]
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Oct
Risks of Damp and Mould in the UK Damp and mould are common issues in the UK due to the frequently wet and cold climate. They can occur in homes for various reasons, such as condensation, leaks, poor ventilation, or rising damp. If left untreated, damp and mould can have serious consequences for both property […]
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Housing Disrepair Claims At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we specialise in helping tenants hold landlords accountable for maintaining safe and habitable living conditions. If you’re facing issues such as damp, mould, leaks, or other structural defects in your rented property, you may have the right to claim compensation. Below, we answer common questions to guide you […]
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Trainee Solicitor Settles Tenancy Deposit Claim in Record Time Our Trainee Solicitor, Joseph Iveson, recently achieved a successful settlement in a Tenancy Deposit claim. Typically, these claims take between 3 to 6 months to resolve, but Joseph managed to conclude the matter in under 2 calendar months, from the date of instruction to the day […]
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Sep
Arrowe Park Hospital Pays £30,000 in Damages to Miss S After Delayed Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment Our client, Miss S, had previously suffered an ectopic pregnancy in which one of her fallopian tubes was removed. A few years later, Miss S fell pregnant again and began to experience similar pains. Miss S attended A&E and was […]
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Jun
How to Spot an Investment Scam Investment scams are by far the most common types of scams. Here at Phoenix Solicitors, we see many of these scams day in and day out. We believe these scams are the most common due to the recent revelations of cryptocurrency and forex trading, paired with the banks offering […]
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May
Deposit non-protection, rent increases, surrender, and counterclaims Our client occupied their property in November 2022 on a 12-month tenancy agreement and paid a £600.00 tenancy deposit to their landlord. The landlord did not protect the deposit in one of the three tenancy deposit protection schemes. In short, any monies paid by a tenant, which constitute […]
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Mr A’s Account Mr A contacted Phoenix Solicitors in October 2023. He was looking for help after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam back in July 2023. This scam resulted in Mr A losing his life savings, causing a devastating decline in his mental health and a breakdown in his relationship with his partner. […]