[reevesy]

can anyone reccomend any sites that offer free legal advice or at least point you in the right direction ?
we're currently trying to get an appointment with citazens advice but this is turning out to be a bit of a nightmare.
basically to cut a long story short my mother in law passed away and the council want the money back that they paid carrying out a disability renovation grant.
as she passed away within a 5 year period the money is repayable,apparantly the debt does'nt die with the debtor........we are not amused

[SeanT]

I know none of the circumstances, but, not legally, but morally, either:

1. Write them a letter expressing your disgust at their insensitivity and ask them to request the money at a time in the future when it will not reduce your partner to tears.

2. Ask them if their implied suggestion of reinstating a restriction to disabled access to any premises shows foresight and good nature - ask what will happen if someone else requires a grant for access to the same premises and the access was not maintained or removed.

Either of these should keep them off your back for a while or make them realise it will cost more money than it is worth to argue the points you can make.

[reevesy]

i've just been looking at the local government ombudsman who look into complaints,so i might try there.although it has to be said their downloadable complaint form is a little feeble....the disability thing was based on mental grounds....not that you'd know that mate......thing is they are really taking the p*** the work that was done is shoddy and if i paid half the price they're stating i'd be feeling pretty ripped off.... i think someone somewhere has done alright out of this and its makes you wondered how often this goes on,no wonder they're talking about putting up council tax again