I can’t now get my property back through formal eviction?
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Tenants get access to £16m fund for free eviction legal advice
8:00 AM, 5th October 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Renters facing eviction will get earlier access to free legal advice through a £16m government fund covering England and Wales.
Help will also be available for benefit disputes, problem debt and family breakdown, with support offered online as well as in person.
The government’s Legal Support Grant will fund 48 frontline organisations to assist thousands of vulnerable people.
Charities and advice providers taking part include Citizens Advice and Shelter Cymru.
Help with eviction
The minister for courts and legal services, Sarah Sackman, said: “When people face eviction, mounting debts or family breakdown, getting the right help at the right time can make all the difference.
“This important investment will help people across the country access trusted advice earlier, preventing problems from spiralling into crisis and giving families the breathing space they need to get back on track.”
The programme will run from this month to March 2029 and will be administered by the Access to Justice Foundation.
It forms part of more than £25m invested in legal support services by the government.
Access to justice
Providers will help people understand their rights and resolve disputes, with the aim of avoiding homelessness, financial hardship and unnecessary court action.
The government says earlier advice will also reduce pressure on courts by addressing problems before they reach a crisis.
Access to Justice Foundation chief executive Clare Carter said: “Across England and Wales, too many people face legal problems that affect every aspect of their lives, from keeping a roof over their head to supporting their family or securing the income they rely on.
“The organisations funded through this programme provide trusted support when people need it most. By investing in their long-term strength and resilience, we can help ensure more people access the legal support they need, while building a stronger understanding of what works to improve access to justice.”
Alongside funding frontline services, the programme will gather evidence about which approaches to legal support work, to inform future investment.
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england and wales, eviction support, free legal advice, housing disputes, landlords and tenants, Legal Support Grant
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Member Since May 2024 - Comments: 174
10:04 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
I’m sure that in the governments spirit of the ‘level playing field’ they will open up this scheme to financially distressed landlords paying a huge mortgage to non paying tenants? 🙄
Member Since April 2018 - Comments: 665
10:07 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
Nice to see this government is giving so much help to landlords (ordinary people, not businesses) going through traumatic experiences.
Member Since June 2019 - Comments: 74
10:12 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
Its not free and being paid for by the taxpayer, including taxpaying landlords. The playing field should be even so they should set up the same support for PRS landlords. Perhaps time to lobby your MP etc.
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1635 - Articles: 1
10:20 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
Perhaps time for ALL PRS landlords to now serve a s8 notice. No need to go for the Possession Order if you want to remain.
If the s21s had been served when I first suggested this, in 2018, PRS landlords would likely not be in this choke hold/mess with the very real prospects of being made bankrupt, fined and themselves homeless.
Damn glad I took my own advice and out of this “business”.
Member Since September 2025 - Comments: 12
11:08 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
Yet another reason to exit this market. Also time time for someone to set up a rogue tenants data base base at a nominal charge. Any suggestions Property118?
Member Since October 2019 - Comments: 445
11:39 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
This business is getting ridiculous. Councils can take over empty properties after six months! Are LLs able to reference prospective tenants otherwise the councils could rent out to ‘anyone’ they choose?
Member Since May 2024 - Comments: 174
11:43 AM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
Reply to the comment left by P Bird at 05/10/2026 – 11:08
I bet that will be considered to be ‘against their human rights’ since they’re not paracitic scum cockroach landlords…🙄
Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 2326 - Articles: 2
4:43 PM, 5th October 2026, About 3 weeks ago
If the bills I get from my solicitor are any indication, £16 million will not fund many cases.
Member Since January 2026 - Comments: 16
9:24 AM, 8th October 2026, About 2 weeks ago
Reply to the comment left by LaLo at 05/10/2026 – 11:39
This affects all except politicians whose portfolio are ring fenced and exempt from all legislation. Back door to increase current portfolio using the law free. Law is not fit for purpose
Member Since June 2017 - Comments: 162
5:44 PM, 12th October 2026, About 2 weeks ago
And where is the help for landlords facing losses, potentially financial ruin due to tenants not paying?
There is no help. We’re on our own.