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)
Mark Hunter
Liverpool L11 1BX
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
30 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains....
Hallmark Solicitors Limited
Birmingham B4 6AT
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Birmingham
Does not accept legal aid
Hallmark Solicitors Limited is a law firm based in Birmingham, UK, providing expert legal services in family law, financial disputes, and private client matters. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related issues, including divorce, nullity,...
Simon Terry
Amersham HP6 6FA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Amersham
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Having started my career in the Commercial Litigation department of one of the larger firms in the City of London I have spent the last 20+ years working both in private practice and in-house, gaining valuable experience of...
Alex Woodcock
Liverpool L3 1HU
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Liverpool
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alex Woodcock is a highly experienced residential property lawyer and a qualified Fellow of the Royal Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, with over 13 years of expertise in conveyancing. Based in Liverpool, he specializes in a comprehensive range...
Michela Hughes
London EC4V 5EF
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
27 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Michela Hughes is the matrimonial and family partner at SBP Law, based in London, with 26 years of experience in family law. She specialises in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, uncontested divorce, spousal support,...
