Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 4820

Legal Aid Scheme: Rented Housing

Tabled: 9 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will introduce legal aid for tenants for (a) housing repair issues and (b) enforcing legal housing rights.

Answer

Heidi Alexander
Legal aid is available for those facing homelessness, and disrepair claims (when there is a serious risk of illness or injury) subject to a financial means test. Tenants in this situation should contact the Civil Legal Aid telephone helpline for assistanc...

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