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)
Debra Williamson
Buckinghamshire SLP 0BG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Buckinghamshire
32 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Debra Williamson is a highly experienced solicitor based in Buckinghamshire, with 32 years of legal expertise. She specialises in wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as driving and motoring offences. As the founder and head of MDW...
Heather Meakin
Liverpool L3 1HU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
7 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Heather Meakin is a solicitor based in Liverpool with seven years of experience in Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. She provides expert legal guidance tailored to the needs of individuals and families, ensuring clarity, efficiency,...
LONDON SOLICITORS
Solicitor Chislehurst BR7
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Chislehurst
Established in 2004
Does not accept legal aid
London Solicitors is a law firm based in Chislehurst, specializing in a wide range of practice areas including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Consumer Credit, Defamation, Dispute Resolution, Employment Litigation, Mediation, Personal Injury, and Professional Negligence. Established in 2004, the firm offers a wealth of...
Alistair Burns
London W6 7PJ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Alistair Burns is a dedicated lawyer based in London, specializing in criminal law and civil litigation. He is an accredited police station representative and has a strong caseload of both criminal defense and civil cases. Alistair’s legal career...
Kavon Hussain
Manchester M2 5WA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Manchester
16 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kavon Hussain is a highly experienced solicitor based in Manchester, specializing in litigation and consumer credit law. With 16 years of expertise, he has built a strong reputation for handling complex financial disputes. Fluent in English, Persian, and...
