ALL tenants or mortgage holders who are facing eviction or repossession regardless of their income can get help on the day of the hearing.
On the day in person advice and assistant with the hearing is provided through the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) which is organised by Hillary Cooper Law. They will have specialist advisors at court on the days where repossession cases are being heard.
The advisors can provide, free legal advice about the issue and provide representation at the hearing (if appropriate). They can also refer the matter onwards for further advice.
This service is funded by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) and is available at:
- Bromley County Court
- Bexley Magistrates’ Court (for Possession Hearings only
How to find an advisor on the day?
If you can not find an advisor to represent you at your hearing, you can attend court on the day.
The advisers can be very busy on the day, if you wish to use this service you will need to arrive at least an hour before the time of your hearing.
Ask the court staff for the Housing Loss Possession Advise Service (HLPAS) Court Duty Scheme, they will then direct you to the person providing the advice that day.
Will the advisor always be able to help me?
Whilst the advisor will do their best to provide you with advice on the day, there is a limit to what can sometimes be achieved. We recommend you try and seek legal advice as soon as you are notified of the hearing. This will give you more time to get any evidence together that the court may want to see and improve your chances of keeping your home. Failure to seek legal advice well in advance could mean the difference between a favourable and unfavourable outcome at your hearing.
As soon as you know the date of your hearing, seek Legal advice. Please use our Get Help Now Option or call us on 020 8854 8848