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)
Charlotte McConnell
Twickenham TW1 4SU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Twickenham
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Charlotte McConnell is a highly experienced solicitor based in Twickenham, specializing in intellectual property and commercial law. Having established McConnell Law in 2007, Charlotte has over 25 years of legal expertise, offering contract and commercial services to a...
Najib Khan
Hatfield AL9 5HZ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Hatfield
19 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...
Paschal Ihebuzor
Birmingham B18 7AF
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Birmingham
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Paschal Ihebuzor is a highly experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 18 years of legal practice. Specialising in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and judicial review, Paschal provides expert legal services with a deep commitment to achieving...
Zharna Sutaria
Middlesex HA5 3EF
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Middlesex
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and have been practising family law exclusively for the last 20 years. I am a Law Society accredited Family Law specialist and a member of Resolution, an organisation which adopts...
Calvin Carrington
West Midlands DY8 1PQ
Social welfare and housing Solicitor West Midlands
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Calvin Carrington is an experienced commercial solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in both commercial and personal legal matters. With a commercial awareness that allows him to deliver appropriate advice without overwhelming clients with legal jargon, Calvin...
