Ashford Borough Citizens Advice holds a specialist legal aid contract for housing. We provide free legal aid advice and court representation for serious housing matters like evictions, homeless applications, and severe disrepair, provided you meet financial eligibility criteria. .
Services Covered Under Legal Aid
- Stopping or delaying unlawful evictions and court possession proceedings.
- Dealing with mortgage or rent arrears and landlord harassment.
- Challenging local council homelessness decisions.
- Managing serious housing disrepair and injunctions.
How to Access the Service
- Eligibility: You must prove your legal issue is severe and that you financially qualify for legal aid.
- Forms: Download and complete the Legal Aid Eligibility Forms from their site.
Contact: Email your forms tocontact@ashfordadvicereception@gmail.com or visit Seabrooke House, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1RD.
Drop-in: General morning sessions run weekdays, but submitting paperwork ahead is recommended for legal aid housing cases.
