Housing Help

Unfortunately, even in today's society, people are still forced to exist without a home or in unsuitable accommodation which can have severe, adverse affects on a person's health and well-being. If you are worried about any of the below issues call us - we can help:

  • nowhere to stay?
  • housing act injunctions?
  • rent arrears?
  • disrepair?
  • issues with overcrowding?
  • mortgage payments?
  • trouble with neighbours?
  • problems with your tenancy deposit?
  • eviction?

We can provide free* confidential advice on most aspects of housing law including making a homeless application, dealing with mortgage and rent arrears, disrepair in rented properties, problems with the Home finder system, harassment by landlords, anti social behaviour and evictions.

When you contact us you will be greeted by one of our trained advisers who will need to ask a few questions about your financial situation. It is important to stress that all information will be confidential and will not be given to any party outside the bureau without your permission.

We will then arrange an appointment to meet and take further instructions from you.

 These are some of the things we will typically do for you:

  • Take some details about your current situation
  • Establish your housing status
  • Speak to your landlord or Local Authority, as required on issues including: homelessness, arrears, repairs etc.
  • Represent you at hearings or put forward written submissions on your behalf.

 All of our advisors are experienced and qualified Solicitors or legal caseworkers and the work we do is assured by the Community Legal Advice Specialist Quality Mark. We are also audited on a regular basis by the Legal Services Commission.

Often people need only a small amount of help to resolve their problems but we aim to ensure that, if follow-up or ongoing work is required, that clients are directed towards the most appropriate help.

*subject to eligibility.