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 Conveyancing (domaine de droit rattaché pour Social welfare and housing)
Alex Woodcock
Liverpool L3 1HU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alex Woodcock is a highly experienced residential property lawyer and a qualified Fellow of the Royal Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, with over 13 years of expertise in conveyancing. Based in Liverpool, he specializes in a comprehensive range...
Vince Adon
London EC4A 2AB
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background,...
Paul ROSSITER
Shotton CH5 1BY
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Shotton
37 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Personal Injury & Conveyancing Solicitors in Wales & Cheshire PSR Solicitors is a leading firm of Serious & Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales and Cheshire. From time to time accidents do happen and unfortunately, it is true to...
Del Bailey
Cheshire SK8 7BS
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cheshire
51 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Del Bailey is a solicitor based in Cheshire with extensive experience in employment law, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Fluent in English and French, he provides expert legal services to individuals, businesses, and law firms. In...
Kathryn Rhodes
Berkshire RG45 7AX
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Berkshire
17 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kathryn Rhodes is a solicitor based in Berkshire with 17 years of experience in residential conveyancing. She specializes in all aspects of property transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for her clients. In Residential Conveyancing, Kathryn handles...
