Legal housing and debt advice
Islington Council tenants and leaseholders can access free, independent, expert advice on a range of housing, welfare and legal issues.
The service is provided by the Independent Advice Project at Islington Law Centre. It is independent of Islington Council and Partners for Improvement in Islington and all advice given is impartial and confidential.
Advice
You can get advice on housing issues like:
- disrepair problems in your home
- tenancy problems
- possession proceedings
- homelessness
- transfer and bidding issues.
You can get welfare rights advice on issues such as:
- rent arrears
- Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
- welfare benefit entitlements, including pension credits and Disability Living Allowance
- how to maximise your income.
Who the service is for
Tenants and leaseholders of Islington Council can access the service. Former tenants who owe money to Islington Council or Partners for Improvement in Islington can also access the service.
The project has helped over 5,500 residents resolve money and housing problems. Surveys of the service have found that four out of five people felt the advice they received was good or very good.
Make an appointment
Visit the Islington Law Centre website to look at their available appointments and how to book.