Paschal Ihebuzor
Birmingham B66 4AA
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Birmingham
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 18 years of legal experience, Paschal Ihebuzor is a dedicated lawyer providing expert guidance in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and judicial review. Committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients, he approaches each case...
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.
Catherine Watkins
Cwmbran NP44 1UG
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Cwmbran
29 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Catherine Watkins is a seasoned family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran, with 29 years of experience. She speaks both English and Welsh and does not accept legal aid. As a key member of Newbold Solicitors, Catherine specialises...
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Haroon Bashir
Sheffield S9 1TP
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Sheffield
8 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 8 years of experience, Haroon Bashir is a dedicated solicitor specializing in litigation and conveyancing. He holds a Law Degree from Sheffield Hallam University and an LL.M in International Human Rights Law from the University of Hull....
Christopher Taylor
Hampshire SP10 1NT
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Hampshire
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Christopher has over 18 years of experience and expertise in helping people move home. He deals with residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and more complex property matters such as easements and rectification of title. Since qualifying...
Liz Garratt
Derbyshire DE55 7DD
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Derbyshire
18 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Liz Garratt is a qualified Private Client Solicitor with over 18 years of experience in the legal profession, specializing in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection deputyship orders. With a deep understanding of the...
Carol Bedford
Dorset BH21 5HT
Social welfare and housing Solicitors Dorset
19 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 19 years of experience, Carol Bedford specializes in conveyancing and property law, offering expert legal services tailored to her clients' needs. With over 25 years of experience in practice and lecturing, Carol has a particular focus on...
Brenda Alleyne
London EC4V 5EF
Social welfare and housing Solicitors London
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Brenda is a dynamic member of our property department and prides herself in making your property transaction run as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. She has established a highly–respected reputation for her speed and efficiency and for...