| Uncategorised

Legal aid for housing issues available at Hopkins

Legal aid is being slashed by the Government despite the fact the number of people being evicted from their homes is rising and landlord repossessions are at a five year high. The Independent reports the number of law firms still able to offer legal aid are dwindling. Hopkins are one of a select few solicitors in Nottinghamshire that can still offer legal aid for housing issues.

The Bureau, states that just half of face-to-face housing advice available on legal aid was used last year despite soaring repossessions. One of the main reasons for this is the confusion around eligibility since the legal aid cuts in 2013. People also don’t know where to turn to for help, they are using national telephone advice lines and not-for-profit agencies who don’t have legal aid contracts.

People are needlessly being evicted from their homes because they are unaware of the free face-to-face help and legal advice that is available to them. The easiest way to cut through the confusion regarding legal aid for housing issues is to simply find an organisation that can offer legal aid, pick up the phone and ask if you are eligible.

If you would like to speak to us regarding legal aid for housing issues please contact us on 01623 468 468 or email cwright@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk.

Request a Callback

Related Articles

  1. What if my business hasn’t issued a contract of employment to an employee?

    What if my business hasn’t issued a contract of employment to an employee?

    There has been so much interest and hype in respect of employment status lately, yet so many businesses still forget…
  2. How do I discipline an employee correctly?

    How do I discipline an employee correctly?

    Managing misconduct in the workplace is not an easy task. It is time consuming, impacts on production and can sometimes…
  3. How do I dismiss a difficult employee and avoid a tribunal claim?

    How do I dismiss a difficult employee and avoid a tribunal claim?

    Often employers are faced with situations where an employee is being disruptive to the extent that the employment relationship has…

Accept Cookies

We use cookies to personalise content, provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies as stipulated in our privacy policy.

Accept Cookies
;