LSC Housing Advice
Assistance can be provided with the following:-
- Rent Arrears
- Do you have rent arrears or are you concerned that you can no longer afford your payments? Are you being threatened with eviction because of your arrears? Have you received any court papers?
- Rented Accommodation Re-Possession
- Are you being asked to leave your rented property for another reason?
- Mortgage Arrears
- Do you have mortgage arrears or concerns that you can no longer afford your payments? Have you been served with court papers?
Contact us for assistance with negotiating and defending proceedings for possession. - Landlord Mortgage Arrears
- Are you a tenant in a privately rented property? Has your landlord fallen behind with the mortgage payments?
Contact us to discover your rights and action to take. - Homelessness
- Are you homeless or being threatened with homelessness?
Contact us for assistance with accommodation options, homeless applications and reviews. - Anti Social Behaviour
- Are you suffering from anti social behaviour? Are you being accused of anti social behaviour?
Contact us for assistance about what action you can take against those causing the behaviour and how to defend proceedings against you. - Disrepair
- Is your property in a bad state of repair?
Contact us for assistance about what your rights are and what action can be taken to have the works carried out in your property. - Deposits
- Are you having problems regarding the return of your deposit?
Contact us for assistance with making a claim for the return of your deposit. - Tenancy Agreements
- Do you have any other problems with your tenancy? Do you have questions about terms and conditions? Do you want to know what rights you have in your property.
Contact us with a copy of your agreement and we will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns. - Unlawful Eviction
- Has your landlord threatened to evict you from a property without following the correct procedures? Are you being harassed by your landlord?
LSC Welfare Benefits Advice
The LSC Welfare Benefits Project provides legal advice regarding welfare benefits matters to people who are eligible for legal aid. This includes people getting income related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support or Guarantee Pension Credit. It also includes those on low incomes (having a low disposable income after housing costs and allowances for children and partners). The project provides legal help with Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance claims and renewals and, with all types of benefit appeals or other challenges.
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