The Law Centre is a vital part of the Community and plays an important role locally in providing essential advice for those who have nowhere to live, or those who are in danger of losing their homes through possession proceedings, we also provide advice on a wide range of housing matters.
Our services include:
- An advice surgery at the Law Centre
- Outside advice surgery at Lewisham Library
- Outside advice surgery at Bellingham community centre
- Participate in Duty Representation Scheme at Woolwich County Court and Bromley County Court
- Pro Bono Evening Sessions at the Law Centre each week
The Housing Unit provides advice, assistance and representation to tenants on: defending possession claims, applying to set aside warrants for eviction, disrepair, homelessness, illegal evictions, tenancy status, and harassment.
We can offer initial advice at our drop in session and we provide advice about some of the following issues that arise:
- My landlord is going to evict me next week. Can I do anything to stop this?
- I have received a claim for possession from the County Court for rent arrears. What should I do?
- Does my local council have a duty to find me somewhere to live?
- My landlord won’t do any repairs in my home. Can I force them to?
- My partner has moved out. Can I become the tenant?
You can find more help in our Frequently Asked Questions section on Housing.
If you think the Law Centre might be able to help you, please contact us or come along to the next drop-in advice session.
You may also find helpful information from the organisations listed in our Useful Links page.
