I had to ask a tenant to leave while essential structural work was being carried out. He was naturally awkward so I gave him a budget to seek legal advice and although I was not obliged to I gave him the flat next door. His solicitor billed me for more than twice the agreed sum, as per the agreed terms of business. I paid the agreed sum and wrote back the brief was to confirm to the tenant he had to move out, and that the solicitor didn’t appear to understand the law was his problem. I heard no more.
@captainbosh37474 ай бұрын
Had solicitors try this with me and I just reminded them of their terms and they changed their minds about that invoice. Always check the terms as just because they are solicitors does not mean they are not dishonest.
@ProDemocracy012 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Clissoldkid4 жыл бұрын
Good advice, except that if the complaint to the senior partner gets nowhere she should report them to the Legal Ombudsman, not the SRA. The Legal Ombudsman has the power to order them to pay her compensation, which the SRA doesn't.