Our homes should be sanctuaries of comfort and safety. However, for many tenants in rented accommodations facing housing disrepair, this sanctuary becomes a source of stress and anxiety. Issues such as mould, damp, and structural damage can significantly impact mental health, contributing to conditions like depression and anxiety. How Housing Disrepair Affects Mental Health Mental […]
The Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Complaints Review highlights concerning trends in social housing complaints, as follows: These findings indicate significant issues in the social housing sector, particularly in property conditions and complaint handling. If you are affected by the same please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@sbwlaw.co.uk or via phone on 0333 305 5005. […]
SBW Law are excited to announce the appointment of Rebecca Ralph to head up their expanding Clinical Negligence Team. Director Christopher Lackner said: “Rebecca brings with her a wealth of industry experience and we see this as a key appointment in further developing what is already a successful Clinical Negligence department. We have no doubt […]
The latest Complaint Handling Failure Order report has been released, covering data from April to June 2023. This quarter has seen a concerning trend, with the highest number of non-compliant landlords identified since the inception of these reports. During this period, 43 Complaint Handling Failure Orders (CHFOs) were issued, and notably, 18 of these orders […]
We are absolutely delighted to confirm that our very own Kirsty Frackleton has qualified as a Solicitor with SBW Law. She has put in the hard yards to get to where she is today, and we are so proud that she is SBW’s first qualifying trainee. Congratulations Kirsty! […]
As a law firm specialising in assisting Tenants in housing disrepair cases, we were concerned by the recent press release from the Housing Ombudsman of the 24th January 2023. The Ombudsman had found serve maladministration within Leeds City Council led to a Tenant living for two years in a damp property – awarding the tenants […]
We recently visited Litherland High School in Liverpool to take part in the school’s Careers Fair. Attending was Trainee Solicitor Kirsty Frackleton, alongside Director and Solicitor Chris Lackner. The Careers Fair was held for the school’s Year 9, 10 and 11 students to demonstrate the various options available to school leavers upon completion of their […]
SBW Law are delighted to announce a partnership with Super League Champions, St Helens RFC, where we will be the named partner of their Southwest Family Stand for the forthcoming season. Saints have a long and glorious history, and 2023 will see them celebrate their 150th Anniversary. This season will also see the team attempt […]