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Advice on consumer and legal problems concerning rogue traders, faulty goods, refunds, holidays and more. en-gb http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/verdicts-78057-19349077/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 11:31:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/verdicts-78057-19349077/ YOUR queries answered. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/leanne-s-ariston-problems-go-on-and-on-and-on-78057-19347254/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/leanne-s-ariston-problems-go-on-and-on-and-on-78057-19347254/ LEANNE PATON splashed out on an Ariston washing machine and expected it to go on and on just like the TV advert. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/bandits-run-up-6000-bill-78057-19347256/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/24/bandits-run-up-6000-bill-78057-19347256/ TWO of my readers are raging after being hit by mobile phone bills which topped £6000. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/king-con-causes-more-pane-78057-19310686/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/king-con-causes-more-pane-78057-19310686/ I TOLD last week how King Con Alexander Clark was back ripping off my readers... and it's just got worse. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/great-bodger-back-in-business-78057-19310687/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/great-bodger-back-in-business-78057-19310687/ BODGE the builder Alex Miller is up to his old tricks again - walking off jobs halfway through. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-lawyer-s-blunder-hit-my-house-sale-78057-19310708/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-lawyer-s-blunder-hit-my-house-sale-78057-19310708/ SELLING my house, I found the previous standard security had not been discharged. This cost £350 to sort out and my sale was delayed. Can I claim the money back from my lawyer? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-bosses-deny-me-rightful-shares-78057-19310709/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-bosses-deny-me-rightful-shares-78057-19310709/ I WAS off sick when employees were offered free shares. I still signed up before the deadline. Now the firm claim they have no record of this. What can I do? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-thanks-78057-19310710/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-thanks-78057-19310710/ 'You got me £6750 from my insurers Home-safe after my kitchen flooded, destroying units and laminate flooring. I got nowhere trying to sort it myself. I am delighted.' http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-neighbour-s-claim-drives-me-up-wall-78057-19310711/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-neighbour-s-claim-drives-me-up-wall-78057-19310711/ MY neighbour wants to build a driveway by demolishing part of a boundary wall behind our homes. She insists an Ordnance Survey map shows the land is hers but my deeds state otherwise. What should I do? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-i-want-cash-from-bite-dog-s-owner-78057-19310712/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-i-want-cash-from-bite-dog-s-owner-78057-19310712/ I WAS savaged by a dog in the street and landed in hospital. I will probably be scarred for life. Do I have a claim against the owner of the dog? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-can-i-stop-son-s-house-grab-bid-78057-19310770/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/17/verdicts-can-i-stop-son-s-house-grab-bid-78057-19310770/ MY daughter and I bought my council house. Both our names are on the deeds and she pays the mortgage. My son says he is entitled to a share. Can I stop this? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/10/kristal-kross-double-cross-78057-19275105/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/10/kristal-kross-double-cross-78057-19275105/ IF you are heading off for a break in the sun tell the holiday club touts lying in wait for you to take a jump. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/no-way-to-treat-our-hero-78057-19240616/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/no-way-to-treat-our-hero-78057-19240616/ SOLDIER Gary Watson puts his life on the line every day in Iraq but mobile phone firm O2 don't seem to care. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/cash-back-music-to-my-ears-78057-19240617/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/cash-back-music-to-my-ears-78057-19240617/ VICTORY 2 http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/council-chasing-me-for-tax-cash-78057-19240618/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/council-chasing-me-for-tax-cash-78057-19240618/ A YEAR after I moved house the local authority changed its council tax band and demanded backdated money. Do I need to pay it? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/my-ex-s-lover-wants-his-cash-78057-19240619/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/my-ex-s-lover-wants-his-cash-78057-19240619/ Verdicts http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/must-i-pay-for-fire-damage-78057-19240620/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/06/03/must-i-pay-for-fire-damage-78057-19240620/ A COUNCIL flat in my block went on fire, causing smoke damage to the close. The council say I'm liable for a share of the remedial work. Am I? http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/mickey-here-we-come-78057-19205728/ Sat, 26 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/mickey-here-we-come-78057-19205728/ SHEELAGH STEWART and her little daughter Beth were devastated when loving husband and father Gordon died suddenly. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/i-win-new-bowling-club-but-the-fight-goes-on-78057-19205730/ Sat, 26 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/i-win-new-bowling-club-but-the-fight-goes-on-78057-19205730/ STOBHILL Bowling Club are moving to a new £125,000 green... 18 months after I backed their battle with health bosses. http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/an-el-of-a-con-78057-19205732/ Sat, 26 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/law-advice/2007/05/27/an-el-of-a-con-78057-19205732/ WATCH out for a letter that claims you have won £650,000 on Spain's Lottery. The El Gordo mailing is a complete con.