LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING CASES

Jul 27 | 2018
There are only 7 law firms in Wales who hold a housing legal aid contract to provide advice and assistance to tenants making claims against their landlords.  There are only 243 for the whole of England.  Legal aid is only available for cases where the tenant is at threat of immediate homelessness, and if there is disrepair, legal aid is only available where there is a serious risk to the life and safety of the tenants who occupy the property.  It is very restricted and only available to a small number of tenants.  If you need to bring a claim and you do not have the funds, there are options available, some law firms offer NO WIN NO FEE, but try and ensure that the firm can offer you ATE (after the event insurance) to protect you from not being successful.  Some firms offer deferred payment schemes (the firm is only paid when you the client is paid damages [compensation] by the Landlord). Newbold Solicitors offer both schemes and not only that, are a leading expert in the area of law.  
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