Mariam Abu Hussein
Mariam is a former Legal Adviser for Citizens Advice with extensive experience helping clients navigate a wide range of complex legal issues. She specialises in small business matters, landlord and tenant law, and housing law. Her experience includes advising on Section 8 and Section 21 evictions and helping mediate disputes between landlords and tenants.
Mariam earned her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Reading in 2020 and completed a Master of Laws at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2021. She went on to achieve her Legal Practice Course qualification from The University of Law.
Articles
Neighbour Disputes
Who is liable for root tree damage?
01/04/2025
6 min
Family
What can and can’t be included in a prenup in the UK?
18/03/2025
6 min
Commercial Property name
How to end a commercial lease
05/03/2025
8 min
Family
I’ve split up with my partner - what am I entitled to?
26/02/2025
11 min
Family
What is a watertight prenup?
25/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Six month break clauses explained
25/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Can I evict my tenant? Renting guide for landlords
25/02/2025
9 min
Litigation
What is a letter before action in the UK?
19/02/2025
14 min
Landlord & Tenant
How to serve a Section 8 notice
18/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
How to evict a tenant on a periodic tenancy
18/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
My landlord is taking me to court for unpaid rent: What happens next?
11/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
How to serve a notice on a tenant
06/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
How much does it cost to evict a tenant in the UK?
31/01/2025
6 min
Family
Does common law marriage exist in the UK?
30/01/2025
6 min
Family
Legal benefits of marriage in the UK
30/01/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
Are there new rules for landlords in 2025?
29/01/2025
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
How many complaints can you have before an eviction
24/01/2025
6 min
Can a landlord change the locks after a Section 21?
23/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
Do tenants have more rights after 10 years?
22/01/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is an assured tenancy?
21/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is landlord rent guarantee insurance?
17/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
Can a landlord evict you if you have nowhere to go?
16/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
When do bailiffs get involved? Property Q&A
15/01/2025
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens if you get evicted from a council house?
14/01/2025
11 min
Warrant of possession: Your complete guide
13/12/2024
10 min
Property
Transferring property ownership from joint names to single in the UK
10/12/2024
9 min
Property
Can I gift my house to my children?
09/12/2024
7 min
Property
What is a deed of trust in the UK?
09/12/2024
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Notice to quit: A guide for tenants
05/12/2024
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Do I need landlord insurance?
03/12/2024
9 min
Family
What Are the Rights of Step-Parents in Custody Cases?
15/10/2024
12 min
Money, Tax and Debt
How to Deal With Debt Collectors in the UK
10/10/2024
15 min
Can You Be Fired While on Sick Leave?
04/10/2024
15 min
Handling Illegal Subletting: A Guide for Landlords
25/09/2024
14 min
Employment Law
Understanding the Difference Between Employees and Contractors
22/09/2024
10 min
Employment Law
A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Share Schemes
20/09/2024
15 min
Small Business
How To Close a Business in the UK
11/09/2024
12 min
Employment Law
Unsocial Working Hours: What UK Law Says About Your Rights and Pay
29/08/2024
13 min
Full and Final Settlement Offers: A Complete Guide
18/08/2024
13 min
Guarantors in Rental Agreements: Why Might You Need One & What Are The Risks?
11/07/2024
15 min
Should I Be Worried About A Cease And Desist Letter?
28/05/2024
8 min
What Do I Do If I Bought A Faulty Car On Finance?
22/05/2024
7 min
What’s The Difference Between Criminal And Civil Law in the UK?
20/05/2024
6 min
The Small Business’ Guide To Conflicts Of Interests
10/05/2024
8 min
Commercial
Late Payment Of Commercial Debts: The Law & Your Rights
08/05/2024
7 min
How To Legally Recover Debts Owed To You
18/03/2024
8 min
Can Landlords Refuse Pets?
11/03/2024
8 min
Tenant Abandonment: What To Do If Your Tenants Leave Without Giving Notice
04/03/2024
6 min
Four & Ten-Year Rules in UK Building Regulations Explained
29/02/2024
7 min
Money, Tax and Debt
What Are Swap Rates In The UK & Why Should You Care About Them?
23/02/2024
10 min
Family
What Is the Public Law Outline Process? (PLO)
22/02/2024
8 min
Family
School Attendance and Absence: Can I Be Fined If My Child Misses School?
21/02/2024
10 min
Employment Law
Working Time Regulations: Working Hours & Time Off For Employees
20/02/2024
12 min
Property
Tenants in common vs Joint tenants
19/02/2024
7 min
Property
Rights To Light Law Guide
13/02/2024
7 min
EPC for landlords: Regulations & requirements in 2025
07/02/2024
9 min
Small Business
Personal Guarantee For Business Finance: Everything You Need To Know
01/02/2024
12 min
Can A Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?
31/01/2024
7 min
Is It Illegal to Cover a Drain Cover?
26/01/2024
6 min
My Service Charge Has Doubled! What Should I Do?
24/01/2024
10 min
Corporate
Misappropriation of Funds: What You Need To Know
19/01/2024
11 min
Landlord & Tenant
What Is Awaab's Law?
19/01/2024
13 min
Landlord & Tenant
Dealing With A Hoarding Tenant: A Landlord’s Experience
17/01/2024
10 min
Mental Capacity and Tenancy Agreements
11/01/2024
6 min
XL Bully Ban: An Owner’s Guide
02/01/2024
15 min
Is It Illegal To Record Someone Without Their Consent In The UK?
20/12/2023
6 min
Personal Injury Trusts Guide
19/12/2023
15 min
What Is Gazumping & Is It Legal?
12/12/2023
6 min
Is It Illegal To Turn Off Someone’s Water Supply In The UK?
05/12/2023
7 min
Right To Repair Scheme Guide For Social Housing Tenants
05/12/2023
7 min
Buying A House With Tenant In Situ
01/12/2023
9 min
What is a break clause in a tenancy agreement?
23/11/2023
10 min
Can You Sue For Emotional Distress in the UK?
22/11/2023
13 min
What are Squatters’ Rights?
16/11/2023
8 min
Zero Deposit Schemes: Too Good To Be True Or Worth The Hype?
14/11/2023
5 min
Are Landlords Responsible for Pest Control?
06/11/2023
10 min
My Neighbour Has Cut Down My Hedge Without My Permission - What Can I Do?
01/11/2023
5 min
Right of Way & Access To Back Garden: What You Need To Know
26/10/2023
5 min
Which Fence is Mine?
25/10/2023
9 min
Can My Landlord Contact My Employer?
25/10/2023
6 min
Does Child Maintenance Cover School Uniform?
25/10/2023
4 min
Why would anyone buy a leasehold property?
25/10/2023
10 min
What Is A MIAM?
25/10/2023
9 min
How to evict a tenant legally: A guide for landlords
25/10/2023
14 min
Property
How To Write a Planning Objection Letter to the Council in 2023
25/10/2023
8 min
Neighbour Disputes
My neighbour started work without a party wall agreement: What can I do?
01/04/2025
7 min
Family
Can you get a prenuptial agreement after marriage?
18/03/2025
6 min
Commercial Property name
What is an underlease?
05/03/2025
6 min
Family
When did prenups become legal and enforceable in the UK?
26/02/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
How do you evict a tenant for not paying rent in the UK?
25/02/2025
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
How long does it take to evict a tenant? Guide for landlords
25/02/2025
7 min
Litigation
Small claims court and letter before action guide
19/02/2025
8 min
Litigation
No response to letter before action: What's next?
18/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens when a six month tenancy agreement ends
18/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens if a tenant doesn’t move out on the agreed date?
12/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Can a possession order be stopped?
11/02/2025
7 min
Family
What does cohabiting mean in the UK?
31/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
Notice seeking possession for housing association tenants: A legal overview
31/01/2025
9 min
Family
What happens to household items and personal belongings after separation (not married)?
30/01/2025
6 min
When one partner owns the house in the UK - What are the rights of the other?
29/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
How to apply for a possession order in the UK
29/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
How long does a possession order take?
23/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is a suspended possession order?
23/01/2025
6 min
Property
When will ground rent be abolished?
21/01/2025
5 min
Landlord & Tenant
How often can a landlord inspect a property?
21/01/2025
7 min
Property
Joint ownership of property guide
16/01/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
Notice seeking possession: Your complete guide
15/01/2025
7 min
Property
Transfer deeds: Your complete guide
15/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
The Renters’ Rights Bill explained (2025)
08/01/2025
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
How to get out of a tenancy agreement early
12/12/2024
8 min
Property
Is Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on a transfer of equity?
10/12/2024
7 min
Property
What is a TP1? Your complete guide
09/12/2024
6 min
Property
What is a headlease in the UK?
06/12/2024
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
When will Section 21 be scrapped?
05/12/2024
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens if a tenant refuses to leave after an eviction notice?
24/10/2024
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
What Are the Rules for Subletting a Room in Your Home?
14/10/2024
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
What Are My Rights if My Landlord Refuses to Make Repairs?
10/10/2024
10 min
What Are Your Rights During a Redundancy Process?
04/10/2024
12 min
Managing Noise Complaints in Tenancy Agreements
25/09/2024
15 min
The Legal Risks and Considerations of Lending Money to Friends and Family
22/09/2024
12 min
Small Business
Is Business Insurance Worth It for Small Businesses?
11/09/2024
11 min
Commercial Property name
Understanding the Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) Process
11/09/2024
13 min
Emotional Support Animals At Work In The UK
18/08/2024
11 min
Do I Have To Pay For My Children If I Don't See Them?
04/08/2024
5 min
Common Law Tenancy Agreements: What Are They & What Are Your Rights?
11/07/2024
9 min
Leasehold Reform 2024: What you need to know
24/05/2024
6 min
How To Stop Someone From Parking In Front Of Your House: Parking Law Explained
21/05/2024
12 min
Litigation
What Are My Rights Under Consumer Contracts Regulations?
16/05/2024
8 min
Severance Pay In The UK
10/05/2024
7 min
Types Of Court Orders In Family Law
07/05/2024
4 min
Poor Workmanship: What Are Your Rights?
14/03/2024
7 min
Simplified Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Rules to Benefit Commercial Landlords and Tenants
11/03/2024
5 min
How To Deal With An Absent Landlord
04/03/2024
7 min
What Is The Maximum Fence Height Without Planning Permission?
29/02/2024
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
What Happens If My Tenant Dies: A Private Landlord’s Guide
22/02/2024
8 min
Money, Tax and Debt
Company Voluntary Arrangements Guide
21/02/2024
9 min
Money, Tax and Debt
Phone Scams - How to Spot Them, Stop Them & Report Them
21/02/2024
13 min
Landlord & Tenant
Holding over on a lease: What does it mean & what are the risks?
20/02/2024
7 min
Property
What Is A Unilateral Notice [Full Guide]
19/02/2024
13 min
Landlord & Tenant
Accelerated possession orders: A guide for landlords in England
12/02/2024
10 min
Can I Be Evicted if I Don’t Have a Tenancy Agreement?
07/02/2024
6 min
Food Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices
01/02/2024
10 min
Smoking At Work And The Law
31/01/2024
7 min
Neighbour’s Gutter Overhangs My Property. What Can I Do About It?
25/01/2024
4 min
What is a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease?
22/01/2024
7 min
Personal Injury
What Is Occupiers’ Liability?
19/01/2024
13 min
Property
What Is A Section 20 Consultation?
18/01/2024
13 min
What Is Tenancy Fraud?
16/01/2024
6 min
NatWest Chairman Faces Criticism Over Comments On Buying A House
08/01/2024
3 min
The Role Of Mediation In Personal Injury And Clinical Negligence Claims
21/12/2023
9 min
What Are Interim Payments?
20/12/2023
8 min
How Will Minimum Service Regulations Affect Rail Employers and Employees?
18/12/2023
7 min
Fixtures vs Chattels: What’s The Difference?
07/12/2023
5 min
How much can I gift my children?
05/12/2023
9 min
Asset Management vs Wealth Management
05/12/2023
7 min
What is a B Corp?
28/11/2023
9 min
What Is Greenwashing?
23/11/2023
9 min
Sentencing Powers of Magistrates: What Are They?
21/11/2023
7 min
What are enquiries when buying a house?
16/11/2023
8 min
Is A Thumbs Up Emoji Legally Binding?
14/11/2023
4 min
What Is Peppercorn Ground Rent?
02/11/2023
6 min
Right to Rent Checks: A Guide for Landlords
30/10/2023
7 min
Staircasing and shared ownership: What is it & how do you do it?
26/10/2023
13 min
Relationship Breakdowns & Your Housing Rights
25/10/2023
8 min
English Language Test Requirements for UK Visa Applications
25/10/2023
10 min
The Complete Guide to GDPR For Small Businesses
25/10/2023
11 min
Solicitors Fees For Buying A House: What To Expect [2023]
25/10/2023
9 min
What you need to know about no fault evictions and your legal rights
25/10/2023
7 min
How much can a landlord increase rent in the UK?
25/10/2023
16 min
Neighbour Disputes
Seller lied about the neighbours: What can I do now?
01/04/2025
5 min
Family
Can you change a prenup?
18/03/2025
6 min
Family
Trial separation explained
27/02/2025
8 min
Family
Pre and postnuptial agreements: What’s the difference?
26/02/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
Can a landlord evict you for no reason?
25/02/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
25/02/2025
8 min
Litigation
What are pre-action protocols?
19/02/2025
8 min
Litigation
Sample letter before action: What to do before a court claim
18/02/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
What are the grounds for a Section 8 notice?
18/02/2025
11 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens to rent arrears after moving out?
11/02/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
Who pays the court costs for an eviction in the UK?
06/02/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
Your rights if you can’t afford rent
31/01/2025
7 min
Family
Cohabiting couples & separation rights in the UK explained
30/01/2025
6 min
Family
Legal differences between marriage and cohabitation
30/01/2025
7 min
Legal guide for unmarried couples with children splitting up
29/01/2025
7 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens at a possession hearing
24/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
Writ of Possession explained
23/01/2025
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is a deed of surrender?
22/01/2025
5 min
Landlord & Tenant
10 examples of landlord harassment in the UK
21/01/2025
10 min
Property
What is a Section 42 Notice?
20/01/2025
10 min
Landlord & Tenant
What happens after a Section 21 notice?
16/01/2025
8 min
Property
How do leasehold properties work? Your ultimate guide
15/01/2025
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
How late can you pay rent in the UK? Guide for tenants
14/01/2025
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
Guide to tenant eviction notice templates
08/01/2025
5 min
Property
How long do you have to transfer property after death in the UK?
10/12/2024
8 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is a periodic tenancy?
10/12/2024
8 min
Property
What is a TR1 form? Your complete guide
09/12/2024
7 min
Property
What happens when a leasehold expires?
06/12/2024
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
What is an assured shorthold tenancy?
03/12/2024
9 min
Landlord & Tenant
What Are the Legal Rights of Tenants in Rent-to-Own Agreements?
16/10/2024
10 min
Can You Legally Separate Without a Divorce in the UK?
14/10/2024
14 min
Money, Tax and Debt
Debt Settlement Options: How to Settle Debt Disputes in the UK
10/10/2024
11 min
Neighbour Disputes
Understanding Your Rights When Dealing with Noisy Neighbours After 11 pm
25/09/2024
10 min
Property
Legal Steps for Buying Joint Ownership Properties
25/09/2024
15 min
How To Transfer Shares To Your Children: A Legal Guide
20/09/2024
15 min
Employment Law
Do You Get Paid For Trial Shifts?
11/09/2024
11 min
Employment Law
Probation Periods in UK Law
09/09/2024
15 min
Appealing A Redundancy
18/08/2024
14 min
Riparian Ownership: What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities?
25/07/2024
15 min
How To Write A Loan Agreement Between Family or Friends
06/06/2024
11 min
Islamic Divorce In The UK FAQs
24/05/2024
12 min
What Is Balance Of Probabilities In Civil Litigation?
20/05/2024
6 min
What Is A Force Majeure Clause In UK Contract Law?
16/05/2024
7 min
What Are My Legal Rights When Buying A Used Car?
09/05/2024
6 min
Employment Law
Employment Tribunal Witness Statements: Rules and Examples
19/03/2024
7 min
Legally Binding Contracts & Agreements
14/03/2024
6 min
What Are Human Rights?
08/03/2024
14 min
Breathing Space: A Guide for Landlords on Dealing with Tenants in Rent Arrears
04/03/2024
4 min
Corporate
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
23/02/2024
10 min
Property
Planning Enforcement Guide
22/02/2024
18 min
Property
How To Find out Who Owns Property or Land In The UK
21/02/2024
3 min
Litigation
Can I Ask A Company To Delete My Personal Data?
21/02/2024
6 min
Landlord & Tenant
HMO Licence Requirements
19/02/2024
7 min
Property
Can I Really Sell My House To My Child For £1?
14/02/2024
4 min
Neighbour Disputes
What Can I Do if My Neighbours Are Smoking Cannabis?
07/02/2024
8 min
12 Illegal Interview Questions Employers Should Never Ask
07/02/2024
15 min
Authorised guarantee agreements (AGAs): What you need to know
01/02/2024
13 min
Police Powers of Entry: Can They Enter and Search Your Property Without Permission?
26/01/2024
9 min
What Is A Title Guarantee?
24/01/2024
5 min
Repairs and Renovations: What Are A Landlord's Responsibilities?
19/01/2024
11 min
Immigration
UK Immigration Law In 2024: What You Need To Know
19/01/2024
17 min
Accused Of Fly-Tipping By The Council? Here’s What You Need To Know
18/01/2024
9 min
What Is the Legal Noise Limit for Cars?
15/01/2024
10 min
What Is Parental Alienation?
03/01/2024
14 min
The New Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowance Explained
21/12/2023
9 min
What Is The Tipping Code Of Practice?
19/12/2023
9 min
What is Subletting and is Subletting Legal?
13/12/2023
8 min
How To Make A Sharia Compliant Will In The UK
07/12/2023
5 min
Can A Neighbour Drain Water Onto Your Property?
05/12/2023
9 min
Who Is Liable For Storm Damage?
01/12/2023
8 min
Crypto Scams: How To Spot Them & What to Do If you Get Caught Out
28/11/2023
12 min
Can I Object to My Neighbour's Dropped Kerb?
22/11/2023
4 min
What Is Commonhold Property?
17/11/2023
10 min
How To Renegotiate a House Price After A Survey
16/11/2023
7 min
How To Evict A Lodger
07/11/2023
6 min
My Solicitor Didn't Register My Property - What Do I Do?
02/11/2023
8 min
What Is A Common Law Partner?
27/10/2023
6 min
What Does Vacant Possession Mean?
26/10/2023
6 min
Pre-Action Disclosure Guide
25/10/2023
8 min
Guide To Letting Leasehold Property
25/10/2023
11 min
Evicting A Commercial Tenant: Process & FAQs
25/10/2023
13 min
What is a Flying Freehold?
25/10/2023
3 min
Section 13 Rent Increases: What Are They & How To Deal With Them
25/10/2023
8 min
Everything You Need To Know About The Landlord and Tenant Acts
25/10/2023
11 min