Home About Us Benefits Calculator Consumer Debt Advice Coronavirus Contact Us News I live in a property that I rent privately and there is a minor issue with water leaking in through the ceiling in the bathroom. I am having problems getting this sorted. Can you help? 10 Nov 21 I am sorry to hear that you are having an ongoing issue with repairs in your home. It is important that you report the problem to your landlord as soon as possible, even if it is a relatively very min... Read now keyboard_arrow_right I have worked for my employer for the last four years, and after returning from furlough during the pandemic have been advised that I no longer have a job. No reason has been given for this. My employer just says that I no longer work there. 03 Nov 21 I am sorry to hear that this has happened to you. It is important that you find out the reason that your employer has done this. As an employee with two or more years’ service, you can request a writt... Read now keyboard_arrow_right The noise from fireworks being set off by my neighbours is terrifying my dog. I have been to the vet, and they prescribed medication, but I want to know what the rules are on fireworks and what I can do. Can you help? 29 Oct 21 I’m sorry to hear that your dog isn’t having the best of times with the fireworks. Many pet owners take measures at this time of year to reduce their animal’s exposure to the noise from fireworks.Seek... Read now keyboard_arrow_right My partner and I recently decided to go our separate ways. We have lived in private rented accommodation since the start of the pandemic, and I am staying in the home - he is going. We are overdue on the rent due to a reduction in working hours. What can 18 Oct 21 When a relationship breakdown happens, it is important to get financial and practical affairs in order as soon as possible, to avoid any confusion further down the line.If you are named on the tenancy... Read now keyboard_arrow_right I’ve had an ongoing dispute with my employer about contractual issues and was going to escalate this through an employment tribunal. They have offered me a ‘Settlement Agreement’. Can you offer any advice? 11 Oct 21 In situations where an employee has a complaint against an employer, and they are able to pursue this through an employment tribunal, it is possible for the employer to attempt to settle the dispute t... Read now keyboard_arrow_right I recently returned to work after being furloughed, but my employer is closely monitoring all staff through CCTV and conducting searches. It feels like they’re trying to intimidate us or even find reasons to dismiss us. What can we do? 05 Oct 21 I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Any surveillance or monitoring that an employer carries out should be detailed as a procedure in your contract or in the employee handbook. These should ex... Read now keyboard_arrow_right I am really struggling after being made redundant. I still have bills to pay, and I am finding myself getting further and further into debt. I don’t know where to start. Can you help? 01 Oct 21 I am sorry to hear that you are currently out of work, and that you are struggling with debt. Many people are finding themselves in a similar position just now.You don’t need to deal with this alone, ... Read now keyboard_arrow_right My neighbour recently had a jacuzzi installed in their back garden and seem to be out in it, having parties with friends most nights. The noise is keeping me awake when I am working the following morning. Can you help? 28 Sep 21 Excessive noise at night can keep us awake, especially in the summer months. With good weather and lighter nights, neighbours can sometimes get carried away, and with windows open, we can be more sens... Read now keyboard_arrow_right Benefits for Energy Bills 22 Sep 21 In the coming months, UK households’ energy bills will rise by 11% on average (or £139/year) after wholesale gas prices have soared to all-time highs, according to the energy regulator Ofgem.This shar... Read now keyboard_arrow_right I’ve been avoiding paying my Council Tax because I have been on reduced hours at work and now, they’re threatening to freeze my bank account with the little savings I have. What can I do? 21 Sep 21 Council tax is a priority debt and should be treated as such. A creditor with the relevant authority can freeze the bank / building society account(s) of someone who owes them money. The local authori... Read now keyboard_arrow_right 1 2 Next © 2021 Advice Direct Scotland. All rights reserved. Charity registered in Scotland – No SC034473 Registered Office: Mercantile Chambers, 39 - 69 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6TS. Privacy Notice Feedback