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)
Danielle Wright
Nottingham NG1 5BS
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Nottingham
9 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I am an employment law specialist, having qualified as a Solicitor following 15 years experience as an HR Consultant. I am based in the Nottingham office just outside the city centre on Regent Street & Ropewalk Chambers, but...
Kuldeep CLAIR
London EC4Y 0DT
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
31 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Social welfare and housing
Kuldeep Clair is a solicitor (regulated by the SRA) with 20 years’ experience since qualification. He has worked in various areas of contentious law in his legal career, including the pursuit and defence of civil proceedings, whether they...
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,...
Kashif Majeed
Harrow HA1 1LQ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Harrow
24 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kashif Majeed is an experienced solicitor with over 23 years of expertise in immigration, litigation, and commercial/business law. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Kashif offers a multicultural approach to legal services, ensuring his clients' diverse needs...
Patrick Campbell
Solicitor Stockport SK5
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Stockport
3 Solicitors
Established in 2005
Does not accept legal aid
I am a solicitor and one of the founding partners of BCM Law LLP, and have over twenty years experience in the legal profession. Before setting up BCM I worked for a leading motoring offence Solicitors. I have...
