Our areas of expertise

We offer a comprehensive range of services, designed to address the unique challenges faced by British residents living abroad. Our approach is rooted in extensive experience and a deep understanding of UK housing and welfare benefit law.

Landlord and tenant disputes

We provide expert advice and support for overseas landlords dealing with disputes with their tenants, navigating complex legal requirements.

We provide advice specific to your situation, backed by real-world experience.

 

Common failures

  • Deposit not protected correctly.
  • Prescribed information not served correctly.
  • Licensing issues, including HMO or selective licensing problems.
  • Repair complaints or disrepair allegations not handled properly.
  • Incorrect notices, weak service records or missing documents.

Real consequences

  • Civil penalties up to £40,000.
  • Rent Repayment Orders.
  • Counterclaims and failed possession claims.
  • Delay, wasted court fees and avoidable wasted legal cost.

 

Mortgage repossessions

Specialised assistance for individuals facing mortgage repossessions, helping to protect your property and financial interests.

Defending Mortgage Repossessions

  • Negotiate with lender.
  • Capitalise mortgage.
  • Extend mortgage term.
  • Agree new mortgage plan.
  • Remortgage property.
  • Apply for second charged mortgage.
  • Consult with mortgage specialist.

 

WELFARE BENEFITS

Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance etc:

  • Assistance with benefit applications.
  • Attending medical treatment abroad.
  • Challenging benefit decisions.
  • Requesting a review of a decision.
  • Mandatory reconsiderations.
  • Appeals to the Tribunal.
  • Appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

Local authority repossessions

Support for those facing repossessions initiated by local authorities, ensuring your rights are upheld and providing strategic guidance.

Potential Defences to Possession

  • Pending or outstanding Housing Benefit Claim or UC Claim.
  • Pending Benefit claim (Universal Credit, Pension Credit etc.)
  • Vulnerability - Equality Act 2010.
  • Failure by social landlord to comply with vulnerability policy or equality Act 2010.
  • Public Law Defence.
  • Disrepair Counterclaim.

Our expert services

Discover how BJK-CONSULTANCY can support you with our specialised knowledge in housing and welfare benefit matters. With over 25 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions for British residents overseas.

Your challenges, our solutions

Our customers typically seek our help with landlord and tenant disputes, mortgage repossessions, repossessions from local authorities, and welfare benefit disputes. We sort these out by leveraging over 25 years of experience in Housing and Welfare Benefit matters.

Who benefits from our support?

Our advice and support is primarily aimed at individuals living overseas, particularly British residents facing housing, welfare, or civil litigation issues in the UK. We understand the unique complexities involved for non-resident individuals.

Why choose BJK-CONSULTANCY?

Clients choose BJK-CONSULTANCY because we have over 25 years of experience working with solicitors and advice agencies, assisting clients with housing, benefit, or litigation issues. Our extensive background ensures practical and effective solutions.