UK Legal Guides & Templates

Step-by-step guidance for the most common legal documents — and a free generator when you're ready.

Free, plain-English guidance for the UK legal documents people actually need — letters before action, Section 21 responses, faulty-goods complaints, subject access requests, redundancy appeals and more. Each guide explains your rights and the exact steps to put them in writing, so you can act the same day instead of waiting weeks for a solicitor. When you're ready, the LawImNotSure generator turns your facts into a case-ready letter in minutes (first document free).

Why write it yourself?

A clear, dated letter resolves most disputes faster than a phone call, and it becomes your evidence if a matter reaches a tribunal or the small-claims court. These guides show you what to include and link to the matching template so you never start from a blank page.

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How to Write a Letter Before Action (UK)

The required first step before most civil claims. What to include, deadlines, and tone.

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Rent Increase & Tenancy Renewal Rights (UK)

When a rent rise is lawful, the Section 13 notice, and how to challenge an excessive increase at the tribunal.

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Small Claims Court Step by Step (UK)

The £10,000 limit, fees, Money Claim Online, the hearing, and enforcement — without a solicitor.

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Your Rights When a Company Goes Bust (UK)

Refunds, gift cards and deposits when a supplier fails — chargeback, Section 75 and creditor claims.

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Free & Cheap Legal Help in the UK

The services that solve most problems for free — Citizens Advice, Law Centres, ACAS, legal aid and self-help.

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Writing Your Will Without a Solicitor (UK)

How to make a valid will yourself: witnessing rules, what to include, and the mistakes that void it.

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Appealing a Private Parking Charge (UK)

Private parking charges aren't fines. Learn the POPLA/IAS routes, the 14-day keeper rule, and winning grounds.

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Requesting Flexible Working (UK)

Any employee with 26 weeks' service can ask. What to include, the 2-month deadline, and lawful refusal grounds.

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Writing a Neighbour Dispute Letter (UK)

Calm, factual letters about noise, boundaries and trees — built to resolve without court.

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Responding to a Section 21 Eviction Notice

Know your rights when your landlord wants possession. Check validity and your options.

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Section 75 Claims & Chargebacks Explained

How to use Section 75 of the CCA 1974 and chargebacks to recover money for failed purchases.

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Your Rights During Redundancy

Consultation, selection, redundancy pay, and how to appeal an unfair redundancy decision.

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Returning Faulty Goods Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Your short-term and long-term rights when goods are faulty, and how to claim a remedy.

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Making a Subject Access Request (SAR)

How to request your personal data from any organisation under UK GDPR and the DPA 2018.

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How to Write a Tenant Complaint Letter to Your Landlord

Put repairs, damp, deposit protection, and tenancy issues on record with a formal complaint.

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Employment Grievance Letter Template and Guidance

ACAS-compliant steps for raising a formal grievance at work — and what to include.

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Consumer Rights Complaint Letter Guide

How to draft a formal complaint for faulty goods or bad service under the Consumer Rights Act.

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How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in the UK?

Average solicitor fees by matter type, plus how to cut costs with DIY paperwork.

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