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Launch of new free legal advice service to help prevent people losing their homes

RCJ Advice – Citizens Advice and Law Centre are delighted to announce a successful contract award from the Legal Aid Agency to run the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) at the Central London County Court, which will provide free legal advice to people who are at risk of losing their home.

Whilst the service is part of the Central London County Court, possession hearings are typically held at the Mayor’s And City Court based near Moorgate.

The main purpose of the service is for housing specialists to provide legal advice to people attending court when faced with losing their home. The service is available free to everyone who needs advice either in advance of their court hearing or on the day of their court hearing.

This is a partnership with the Mary Ward Legal Centre and North West London Law Centres, with advisers from each organisation providing free legal advice service on different days. People with court dates can also choose to get advice in advance from any of the three organisations.

The HLPAS service started running from 1st September 2024. If you have a court hearing and risk losing your home, you can contact us in advance at admin@rcjadvice.org.uk, or on the day at the Mayor’s And City Court.