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Accessible legal tips, know-how and news for anyone with a complaint or legal issue from Stephen Gold, author of The Return of Breaking Law, the book

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

NEW 'LAW WATCH' VIDEO FOR APRIL

I have awoken. 'Law Watch' is back . If you care about cat poo, you should take a look. And there is more than just poo.

  • On 1 May 2026 the law on private residential tenancies in England - old ones and new ones- is shaken up like never before as the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 comes into force. I cover some early obligations for landlords to satisfy and some time limits to watch.
  • How leaseholders may be able to escape service charge hits for major works arising out of pre-existing faults.
  • A new residential code of practice that could aid leaseholders in service charge disputes.
  • Employment law changes on paternity and parental leave and increases in unfair dismissal etc compensation  and redundancy payment limits.
  • How you may be spied on after a personal injury claim.
For the video, click below and click here for your free fact sheet.