Southwark Law Centre has Moved!
Our new office is located at: 53 Addington Square, Camberwell, London SE5 7LB
What we do
We provide specialist legal advice for people who cannot afford to pay for this in the areas of Discrimination, Employment, Housing, Planning, Welfare rights, and Immigration/Asylum law.
Our main office is based in Southwark and we have a second office Lewisham Law Centre
We try and help people needing specialist legal advice who have been referred to us by partner agencies, such as generalist advice agencies, hospitals, social workers, MPs and local councillors.
We do not provide drop in advice. We see people by pre-arranged appointment.
If you are a member of the public needing advice, please contact your local Citizens Advice Service www.citizensadvice.org.uk
We are currently looking for 2-3 new trustees with local connections and a commitment to social justice to join our board. More details here
Support
for other voluntary and community sector agencies…
If agencies would like to refer a case or would like some support to deal with an issue please telephone us on 020 7732 2008 Monday to Friday 9.30-1 2-5.30
Please check the information on the different subject pages to see what type of cases we might take on.
If you are an existing client of Southwark Law Centre and need to speak to your caseworker please telephone us on 0207 732 2008
For more information about where to get advice in Southwark : www.southwarkadvice.org.uk
For more information about where to get advice in Lewisham www.advicelewisham.org.uk
Freephone Lewisham Advice Line 0800 231 5453.
Eviction Help and Housing Possession Advice in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham
Are you, or someone you are supporting, facing eviction? If your landlord has started court proceedings to evict you from your home, we can provide free advice and guidance. Our eviction support service is specifically designed for people who have received court papers for housing possession proceedings.
You can contact us directly if:
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You are an individual at risk of eviction in Southwark, Lambeth, or Lewisham, or
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You are helping someone else who is being taken to court by their landlord, such as a family member, friend, carer, or support worke
If you are completing a form or contacting us on behalf of another person, please ensure you use the tenant’s details (the person facing eviction) so we can give the correct advice and assistance.
Many people on low incomes or receiving benefits may qualify for Legal Aid for housing possession cases, which can help cover the cost of legal advice and representation.
How to Get Eviction Support
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Call our dedicated possession enquiry line on 0203 084 5546
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Fridays, 10am – 12pm
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Or, complete our online eviction help form at any time.
When you call or complete the form, please have the court eviction papers available. This will allow our housing advisers to understand your case and provide accurate, timely support.
Our team provides free and confidential housing possession advice to stop or delay eviction where possible and ensure that you understand your legal rights and options.
“Southwark Law Centre is a very good place to go because they are always there to help people out. They help me and I am very happy with them.”
“Special thanks for my solicitor. But thanks is very small word for her. Just I can say that Southwark Law centre should be proud of her.”
“I would just like to thank you guys very much. Words can’t explain how happy I am now for my family.”
“You treat people equally and with respect.”
