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)
Kuldeep CLAIR
London EC4Y 0DT
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
30 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...
Deborah Reynolds
Pentre CF41 7LY
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Pentre
41 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Deborah Reynolds is a highly experienced solicitor based in Pentre, with 41 years of legal expertise. Specialising in family law, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estates, she has built a long-standing reputation for providing professional and client-focused legal...
Ruth TAYLOR
Northampton NN2 6EZ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Northampton
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ruth Taylor is a highly experienced family law solicitor with 28 years of expertise in the field. She began her career in family law in 1985 as a secretary to a family law solicitor before qualifying as a...
Kajal Patel
Harrow HA1 1BQ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Harrow
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kajal Patel is a highly skilled solicitor with 14 years of experience, specializing in commercial property, corporate, and business transactions. She began her career at a City firm and continued working in the City after qualification. For the...
Niluka Denuwara
Liverpool L3 1HU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I start working with Michael Rose Baylis Ltd in January 2019 and started the Immigration department, while also handling residential and commercial conveyancing matters. Immigration matters: Dealt with the applications for entry clearance visa for visit, spouse visa,...
