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)
Kieran HENRY
Stockport SK1 3SU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Stockport
32 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Kieran Henry is an experienced solicitor based in Stockport with 32 years of expertise in criminal law, family law, mediation, and civil litigation. As the founding member of his own law firm, Kieran has built a reputation for...
Peter Webster
London SE14 5DB
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
26 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
He can advise and act as an owner of a business established during a recession with a wide experience of construction contracts and the management of conflict in all its various dimensions (commercial, political and personal) in the...
Irena Dajkovic
London W1J 6ER
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Dr. Irena Dajkovic is the Founding and Managing Partner of DALIR Law Firm, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal roles. Fluent in English and French, she specializes in financial services and commercial...
Thushara Collins
Benfleet SS7 5LD
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Benfleet
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas,...
Stephane Gentili
London W8 7JB
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Stéphane Gentili, specialist immigration solicitor for over 20 years with very high success rate of 97%. We provide tailored advice in all areas of UK immigration, asylum and nationality law for individuals, families and businesses. Our commitment to...
