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Solicitor Social welfare and housing

Social welfare and housing law deals with the legal rights and entitlements of individuals who need assistance from local authorities or housing associations. It covers homelessness applications, housing benefit appeals, disrepair claims in social housing, and broader welfare benefits. If you’re struggling with inadequate housing, facing eviction, or disputing a benefits decision, a specialist solicitor can guide you through the often complex rules and regulations.

Catherine Watkins

Avondale Estate Cwmbran NP44 1UG UK Cwmbran NP44 1UG

Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cwmbran

29 years of experience

From 140 £ and 200 £

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...

Catherine Watkins  Cwmbran

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)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Danielle Wright

27 Regent Street Nottingham NG1 5BS UK Nottingham NG1 5BS

Social welfare and housing Solicitor Nottingham

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am an employment law specialist, having qualified as a Solicitor following 15 years experience as an HR Consultant. I am based in the Nottingham office just outside the city centre on Regent Street & Ropewalk Chambers, but...

Danielle Wright  Nottingham

Christopher Evans

28 Great King Street Macclesfield SK11 6PL UK Macclesfield SK11 6PL

Social welfare and housing Solicitor Macclesfield

33 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

Christopher Evans is an experienced solicitor based in Macclesfield with 33 years of legal practice. Specializing in family law, divorce, consumer rights, and consumer credit, Christopher is dedicated to helping clients navigate legal disputes with clear and understandable...

Christopher Evans  Macclesfield

Kaizad Cassad

New Broad Street House London EC4A 1BL UK London EC4A 1BL

Social welfare and housing Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

Kaizad Cassad is a distinguished lawyer based in London, known for his expertise in criminal law, fraud, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. As the founder of his firm, Kaizad envisioned a legal practice with a strong international presence,...

Kaizad Cassad  London

Sherry Taylor

3 Eastfields Avenue London SW18 1GN UK London SW18 1GN

Social welfare and housing Solicitor London

From 275 £ and 295 £

Does not accept legal aid

Sherry Taylor is an experienced lawyer based in London, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate matters, including will writing, contesting a will, contentious probate, and probate. She does not accept legal aid cases but provides expert, personalized legal...

Sherry Taylor  London

Mark Cairns

100 King Street Derbyshire DE55 7DD UK Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Social welfare and housing Solicitor Derbyshire

41 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 41 years of experience, Mark Cairns is a seasoned solicitor specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, trusts, estates, and neighbour disputes. Having joined Rickards & Cleaver in 1986 and later becoming a Partner, he has a...

Mark Cairns  Derbyshire

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