Free Legal Advice Available To Tenants Facing Eviction: The HLPAS

• Law Firm: Ellisons Legal
• Subject Matter: Real Estate and Construction, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant - Leases
• Author: Jasmine Solomon
• Published date: 03 October 2023

On 1 August 2023, the government introduced the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) - a scheme which provides free legal advice for all tenants in England and Wales. The scheme, which is not means tested, intends to help around 38,000 people a year who are facing eviction or repossession.

The HLPAS will be available upon receipt of written notice that someone is seeking possession of a properties in the private rented sector and properties subject to a mortgage. The scheme will also provide in Court duty emergency advice and advocacy to anyone facing possession proceedings.

Housing experts are equipped to provide advice on a number of issues, such as:-

• Illegal eviction
• Rental arrears
• Mortgage arrears
• Issues with welfare benefits payments
• Debt concerns
• Disrepair and other problems with housing...