Housing

We can see currently assist you by phone or email and can provide advice on a range of housing issues for people who are entitled to legal aid.

These include legal advice if:

  • You are HOMELESS or THREATENED WITH HOMELESSNESS
  • You are being threatened with POSSESSION of your home
  • You are being threatened with EVICTION from your home
  • You are seeking REPAIRS to rented accommodation where your landlord is refusing to carry out the repairs and the disrepair pose a SERIOUS RISK OF HARM TO HEALTH OR SAFETY
  • You have been or are being threatened with UNLAWFUL EVICTION
  • You are being harassed by a neighbour or your landlord and require an INJUNCTION to enable you to continue to live in your home safely.
  • Your landlord has applied for an ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR INJUNCTION against you in the County Court

We do not advise, or act for, landlords.

You must be eligible for Legal Help and provide proof of income at your first visit. Please complete the Legal Aid Eligibility Calculator to find out whether you qualify for help. If you do, please call us on 020 7947 7484 and we will advise whether we can help with your particular matter or email us on housing@rcjadvice.org.uk

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