You can search for a free legal aid clinic on the LawWorks website – it also has information about other organizations that may be able to help you. You may be able to book a short appointment with a lawyer for free or at a fixed price. Other lawyers may work for you on a “no earnings, no fees” basis. Depending on the advice you need, it may be available for free. Some of the free advice sources listed below can give you initial advice before deciding what to do. Others may be able to help you in more complex cases and even represent you in court. If you are in England or Wales, you may be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of Legal Aid. Some counselling centres offer free advice even if you are not entitled to legal aid. Your online guide is full of helpful help for tenants and should be your first port of call (according to the Landlord Law Blog, of course…) AdviceNow is an online consultation resource run by the charity Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education. If you have a low income, also keep in mind that sometimes you can always get legal help for housing-related issues. You can search for a legal advisor (or legal advisor) here. They are also actively campaigning for tenants` rights and are constantly pushing for a long-awaited change in the UK housing system. Look at her.

Here you will find details about consulting agencies and charities, legal advice and other useful organisations Ask a private landlord for advice on renting if you have a secure short-term rental relationship. Most people have this type of rent. Unions can sometimes offer free legal assistance, such as finding and paying for a lawyer – and not just for labour problems. Law centers fly under the radar a bit, but they should definitely be on your list if you`re looking for solid advice for tenants. Legal centers were founded in the 70s and specialize in social law and may be able to help you with any legal dispute you have regarding housing. The last one on our list isn`t apartment-specific, but it`s a great resource for anyone looking for free legal advice in England and Wales. LawWorks.org.uk puts people in need of legal advice in touch with pro bono lawyers who are willing to work pro bono with those who may not be eligible for legal aid or cannot afford expensive legal fees. Especially if you want to know something about an ongoing housing law case. Think about other organizations you`ve joined that could help. For example: Which ones? provides legal advice when you pay for a subscription.

You can find out which one? Legal services on their website. You should always check if you can get legal help if you have an urgent housing problem. Your insurers may insist that you use their legal team. If you have your own lawyer, they can tell you if they can act for you under your insurance policy. However, it`s a good place to ask your question and get answers from readers – many of whom understand this area of law quite well. A few apartment lawyers also comment on it from time to time, including me. If you have joined an organization such as a trade union, they can offer you free legal assistance. Or you can get help with legal fees under another subscription, insurance policy, or credit card agreement. Citizens Advice offers free advice on a variety of topics, including social benefits, housing or employment issues. They can advise by phone or in person at one of their offices. So many questions are asked at the free clinic that I can`t answer them all, and since they are answered in the order in which they are received, it will take several weeks after the question is sent (although fast-track questions are usually answered within 48 hours). Provides support, information and advice to people with disabilities and their families.

If you have a property hearing, you can seek advice and representation from a mandatory counsellor in court. If you`re lucky enough to have a legal center near you, this is a great place to get free advice and legal assistance. If CLA can`t help you, they will suggest another place for advice. Charity for people over the legal retirement age. Offers advice and friendship. You can also send “legalaid” and your name to 80010 to ask CLA to call you back. It costs the same as a normal SMS. Provides practical care, advice and support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families. If you can`t get legal help, there`s a small chance you`ll get help through “exceptional case funding.” If you have been arrested and questioned at a police station, you can find out about your right to free legal advice at GOV.UK – regardless of your income. In addition, LawWorks also has a very good resource page where you can search for a legal advice clinic in your area, which you can find here. However, judges are limited by the legal system in which they work and are sometimes unable to find the party with whom they really have the greatest sympathy. If a consulting agency or free service can`t help you, you may need to seek advice from a private lawyer.

This could be to help make a will, establish a permanent power of attorney, buy or sell a home, or divorce. You may have to pay legal fees if you lose your case and the other party has received professional legal assistance. Free legal advice for tenants and landlords. Make an appointment online by phone. LawWorks is a charity that connects lawyers with people who can`t get legal advice. It can offer free advice on topics such as: Get free and confidential legal advice in England and Wales if you qualify for legal aid. However, as they deal with many areas of consumer law, your local office may not have someone who is particularly knowledgeable about housing law, which is a special topic. Another forum I should mention is the LandlordZONE forum, and I know there are others I don`t know about. Maybe you share your favorite forum for tenant advice in the comments section? Review the insurance documents for your car, home, and other insurance policies to see if they are legally covered. Check if they cover your type of case and if they cover all your costs – most policies don`t pay for everything. You can ask your nearest citizen advisory service if they have a list of lawyers who offer no profit, no fees or free or fixed advice.

Clinic enables the provision of ad hoc legal advice by students under the supervision of qualified staff in London, Leeds and Manchester. Overall, the website is a very good place if you have a legal problem and need professional help. Talk to your workplace representative, or contact your union`s head office to see if they can offer you free legal assistance. Other options include taking charge of a case through a contingency fee agreement or receiving free advice from a legal clinic. There are 2 types of legal aid, for criminal and civil cases. However, if you need specific advice on housing law, it is always best to raise the issue over the phone when making an appointment so that you can be seen by someone who has some expertise in this complex area. CAB offices cover a wide range of legal issues free of charge, making it a good place to start if you`re looking for advice as a tenant. Legal aid can sometimes help people pay for legal advice or go to court.