Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 30383

Legal Aid Scheme: Housing

Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 18 February 2025

Question

Abtisam Mohamed

LabourSheffield Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an estimate of the number of people eligible for housing legal aid.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
Legal aid is available for possession, evictions, homelessness and housing disrepair claims (when there is a serious risk of illness or injury) subject to a financial means test. Anyone in this situation should contact the Civil Legal Aid telephone helpli...

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