Housing & Homelessness

We offer free specialist housing law advice to the residents of Derbyshire.

We hold the legal aid contract for Housing in Derbyshire. We also work on funded projects which include our Homelessness Prevention Project and the Housing Repair Support Service.

Representation at court

We also provide the Duty Solicitor scheme on housing days in the County Court. At Chesterfield these are usually held on a Tuesday.

This service is for people who have not already instructed a solicitor, and anyone, regardless of income, will be advised and represented.

Going to court can be intimidating but if you have been asked to go to court, we strongly ask that you attend if you can. Our team will be on hand to help you with housing matters.

Speak to our team:

Our Housing Unit is made up of a expert range of solicitors and caseworkers who are all specialists in housing issues.

Our phonelines are open from 9.30-4.30 during the week or you can email DLC@DerbyshireLawCentre.org.uk and we will get back to you.

The earlier you speak to us, the sooner we will be able to help.

 

What we Do

We advise, assist and represent council, social & private tenants on:

  • Rent / mortgage arrears
  • Homelessness or becoming homeless
  • Notice to quit issues
  • Eviction / repossession
  • Deposits and bonds
  • Harassment from landlords and illegal evictions
  • Discrimination by a landlord or housing provider
  • Serious disrepair
  • Transfers and allocations
  • Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) in relation to housing matters.

What we Don't Do

We do not give advice:

  • to landlords
  • on conveyancing (legal procedure for buying and selling houses) or
  • on boundary disputes.

What to do Next

The team has well over 30 years of experience of specialising in housing and homelessness law. For free legal advice, contact the Law Centre on Freephone 0800 707 6990.

For more information about the difference we make to tenants' lives, visit our latest Housing Report.

If you are facing homelessness today and our offices are not available please speak to your local council or Pathways of Chesterfield

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