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)
Aldijana Hoad
Nottingham NG2 4GT
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Nottingham
16 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 16 years of experience, Aldijana Hoad specializes in immigration law. Fluent in Croatian, English, and Serbian, she provides expert legal services in both corporate and personal immigration matters. With a law degree from Nottingham Trent University and...
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...
Kajal Patel
Harrow HA1 1BQ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Harrow
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kajal Patel is a highly skilled solicitor with 14 years of experience, specializing in commercial property, corporate, and business transactions. She began her career at a City firm and continued working in the City after qualification. For the...
Simi Dhanjal
Surrey KT16 0RS
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Surrey
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Simi Dhanjal is an immigration solicitor based in Surrey, with 10 years of experience, specializing in immigration law, business, and human rights. She does not accept legal aid. Simi is deeply passionate about equality and human rights, which...
Jamie-Lee Hampson
Liverpool L13 5SG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
8 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jamie-Lee Hampson is a dedicated solicitor based in Liverpool with over 8 years of experience in the legal field. Specializing in personal injury, wills, trusts, and estates, Jamie-Lee is known for her commitment to providing expert legal assistance...
