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)
Karl Lewis
Wrexham LL11 1LG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Wrexham
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Karl Lewis is an experienced solicitor based in Wrexham, with over 21 years of expertise in property law. He specializes in both residential and commercial conveyancing, as well as landlord and tenant matters. Since joining PSR Solicitors in...
Alexandra Bradbury
Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Stoke-on-Trent
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alexandra Bradbury is a highly skilled solicitor based in Stoke-on-Trent, with 10 years of experience specializing in conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate law. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals and families, ensuring they receive tailored and proactive...
Carol Bedford
Dorset BH21 5HT
Social welfare and housing Legal executive Dorset
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Carol Bedford is a solicitor based in Dorset with 19 years of experience in conveyancing and property law. She provides expert legal services tailored to her clients' needs, with a particular focus on older client conveyancing. In Residential...
Najib Khan
Hatfield AL9 5HZ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Hatfield
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Najib Khan is an independent lawyer based in Hatfield, with over 18 years of experience in immigration litigation, dispute resolution, civil litigation, conveyancing, and various other legal areas. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, Najib offers a comprehensive...
Elizabeth Middleton
Reading RG5 4AE
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Reading
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Visiting a solicitor should be, welcoming and friendly experience, which is why I pride myself on offering a sympathetic, professional environment, based on listening and empathy. It’s important to me that clients have time to explain their problems...
