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New rights for renters, and can your ex claim your house?

Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life, with Dr Joelle Grogan. Today: the new Renters' Rights bill, and can your ex claim your house?

Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life. Dr Joelle Grogan speaks with barristers, solicitors and others about how the law could affect you.
She kicks of the discussion by finding out about some laws that have just taken effect, like the Workers Protection Act, or others that are on the horizon. What will they mean for those affected?

The Renters' Reform Bill is a major piece of legislation introduced by the new government, that aims to give new rights to tenants in the private sector, and impose new obligations on landlords. For example, it sets out to abolish Section 21 "no-fault" evictions. Joelle speaks to specialist lawyers to hear how it will impact both.

And when you divorce, could your ex get your house, even if it was yours to begin with, or they didn't contribute to the mortgage? And what about your pension? Family solicitor Tracey Moloney has the answers - which may surprise you. They differ quite significantly depending on which nation of the UK you live in too.

Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan
Producer: Ravi Naik
Editor: Tara McDermott
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele

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28 minutes

On radio

Wed 6 Nov 2024 15:00

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  • Wed 6 Nov 2024 15:00

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