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)
Karl Lewis
Wrexham LL11 1LG
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Wrexham
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Karl Lewis is an experienced solicitor based in Wrexham, with over 21 years of expertise in property law. He specializes in both residential and commercial conveyancing, as well as landlord and tenant matters. Since joining PSR Solicitors in...
Stephen Davies
Lancashire L40 0SA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Lancashire
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Stephen Davies is a highly experienced lawyer based in Lancashire, with 32 years of expertise in mediation, litigation, civil litigation, and conveyancing. Specializing in both residential and commercial conveyancing, he offers expert legal support in property transactions, including...
Thushara Collins
Benfleet SS7 5LD
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Benfleet
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas,...
Kumar Subramani
London W1C 2DL
Social welfare and housing Solicitor London
22 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in...
Laura Bailhache
Taunton TA1 1SA
Social welfare and housing Solicitor Taunton
15 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Laura Bailhache is a solicitor based in Taunton with expertise in employment law, conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as civil litigation. Fluent in English and Italian, she provides comprehensive legal services tailored to individual and...
