Catherine Watkins
Cwmbran NP44 1UG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cwmbran
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of...
What does social welfare & housing involve?
- Homelessness assistance: Applying to local authorities for housing support, challenging unsuitable temporary accommodation, or appealing a homelessness decision.
- Housing benefit and Universal Credit: Disputing eligibility or payment amounts, and navigating appeals processes if a claim is refused or reduced.
- Social housing rights: Understanding your rights as a tenant of a council or housing association, including security of tenure and succession rights.
- Disrepair and maintenance: Holding social landlords accountable for unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, and seeking compensation where necessary.
- Evictions and possession proceedings: Addressing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour allegations, and legal defences to prevent unlawful evictions.
How can a solicitor help with social welfare & housing, and what does it cost?
A specialist solicitor or housing adviser can:
- Provide advice and representation: Explaining your entitlements, filling in forms, and challenging negative decisions from councils or benefit agencies.
- Negotiate with landlords and local authorities: Seeking repairs, preventing eviction, or improving living conditions through dialogue or mediation.
- Appeal in court or tribunals: If negotiations fail, a solicitor can present your case before a judge or tribunal, ensuring legal procedures are correctly followed.
Costs vary based on the complexity of your case and whether legal aid is available. Some individuals qualify for legal aid, which can cover part or all of a solicitor’s fees in housing matters. Otherwise, rates typically range from £100–£300 per hour, though some firms may offer fixed-fee or reduced-fee arrangements for certain cases. An initial consultation—often free or at a low cost—can help you understand your options, likely expenses, and the best steps to secure safe, stable housing.
5 Solicitors (domaine de droit rattaché pour Social welfare and housing)
Daniel Oakland
London NW8 6AR
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
35 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Oakland & Co is a firm of solicitors specialising in Employment Law. Daniel Oakland is the Principal of the firm. He is a solicitor and a qualified barrister with nearly 30 years experience of dealing with the full...
Natalia Delgado
Chesterfield S41 7TD
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Chesterfield
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Natalia Delgado is a highly experienced solicitor based in Chesterfield, with 21 years of expertise in commercial and business law. She is the Head of the Commercial Team at Elliot Mather LLP, where she has worked since 2002,...
Maria Guida
Guildford GU3 1YL
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Guildford
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Maria Guida is a Senior Associate in the Real Estate team, based in Guildford, with 32 years of experience in commercial property and licensing law. She specialises in landlord and tenant matters, real estate litigation, commercial conveyancing, and...
Paul Britton
Hove BN3 2BP
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Hove
Does not accept legal aid
I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton...
Kevan Groves
Essex CM2 0RG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Essex
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kevan Groves is an experienced solicitor based in Essex with a career spanning over three decades in the legal profession. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2006, Kevan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice, having...
