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)
Sandeep LAKHANI
Harrow HA1 1BQ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Harrow
37 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Sandeep Lakhani is a highly experienced lawyer based in Harrow, with an impressive 37-year career in conveyancing and property law. Specializing in landlord and tenant matters, land and property transactions, and residential conveyancing, he provides expert legal guidance...
Sushil Gaikwad
London SE18 6FH
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property,...
Bestin Joseph
London E18 1JL
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Bestin Joseph is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer based in London, specializing in Immigration, Conveyancing, and Business and Human Rights. With over 20 years of practice, Bestin is dedicated to providing efficient, stress-free solutions for his clients,...
Shah Ali
London E1 2LX
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
13 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has...
Colum Murray
London SW18 1GN
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
46 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Colum Murray is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 46 years of legal practice. He is a partner at his firm, specializing in all aspects of property law, particularly commercial property and business-related matters. Colum...
