Catherine Watkins
Cwmbran NP44 1UG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cwmbran
30 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)
James Davis
London W6 7PJ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
James is a solicitor who specialises in criminal, licensing, and professional disciplinary matters. He represents clients in investigations, trials, and appellate and judicial review proceedings. He has received praise from clients and their families, fellow lawyers, and Magistrates....
Chris BARBER
Cardiff CF10 3RS
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Cardiff
15 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes....
Natalia Delgado
Chesterfield S41 7TD
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Chesterfield
22 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Natalia Delgado is a highly experienced solicitor based in Chesterfield, with 21 years of expertise in commercial and business law. She is the Head of the Commercial Team at Elliot Mather LLP, where she has worked since 2002,...
Jacqueline MCCAULAY
Surrey SM3 9AA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Surrey
25 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jacqueline McCaulay is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Surrey, with 24 years of expertise in divorce, matrimonial finance, and children matters. She provides tailored legal solutions to clients facing complex family law issues, ensuring a...
Catherine Dumbleton-Moore
Kent TN12 0AP
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Kent
16 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Catherine Dumbleton-Moore is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Kent, with 15 years of expertise in handling a wide range of family-related legal matters. She joined her firm in 2003 and began her legal studies with...
