Legal guides
Plain-English guides to the law in England & Wales
Written for people, not lawyers, and organised by topic. Each guide shows when it was published and last updated, and lists the official sources it relies on. The law changes, so always check the date and the sources.
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Housing
- 01Eviction and section 21How eviction works for private tenants in England since section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026: section 8 grounds, notice periods, the court process, illegal eviction and where Wales differs.Read guide
- 02Tenancy depositsHow tenancy deposit protection works in England after the Renters' Rights Act, what a landlord can deduct, and what to do if your deposit was not protected.Read guide
- 03Repairs and disrepairWho is responsible for repairs in rented homes in England and Wales, damp and mould, fitness for human habitation, Awaab's Law, council enforcement, ombudsmen and disrepair claims.Read guide
Employment
- 04Unfair dismissalA plain-English guide to unfair dismissal in England and Wales: who is protected, fair reasons, Acas early conciliation, tribunal time limits and the changes coming in 2027.Read guide
- 05Redundancy rightsYour rights if you are made redundant in England and Wales: what counts as redundancy, fair selection, consultation, suitable alternative work, notice and how statutory redundancy pay is worked out.Read guide
Family and wills
- 06Divorce basicsHow no-fault divorce works in England and Wales: who can apply, the stages from application to final order, the 20-week and 6-week waits, money, children and wills.Read guide
- 07Making a willWhat makes a will valid in England and Wales, who should witness it, what happens if you die without one, and when to review it after marriage or divorce.Read guide
Consumer and money
- 08Consumer rightsYour main rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations: the 30-day right to reject, repairs and refunds, services, online cancellations and section 75.Read guide
- 09Small claimsHow the small claims track works in England and Wales: letters before claim, starting a claim online, court fees, mediation, the hearing, time limits and enforcing a judgment.Read guide
- 10Parking fines and PCN appealsHow to challenge a council penalty charge notice (PCN) in England and Wales: discounts, informal and formal challenges, appeals to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal or London Tribunals, and private parking charges.Read guide