Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre
Independent housing, debt and welfare rights advice
About Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre
Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre provides advice, casework and representation on social welfare problems affecting people in Leicester and Leicestershire. Based at Epic House on Lower Hill Street, the organisation deals with housing, debt, welfare benefits, immigration and energy issues. Its housing work is relevant to people struggling with rent or mortgage payments and those who need to understand their legal position. The centre provides appointments at its premises, telephone advice and outreach arrangements across the city, with home visits possible in exceptional circumstances. The organisation also represents people at Leicester County Court on appropriate debt and housing matters and assists with benefit tribunals. It offers self-help information and support for clients who cannot deal with legal problems alone. Its published aims describe free, confidential and independent advice services, subject to funding restrictions and eligibility. People facing several connected difficulties, such as rent arrears, debt and benefit problems, can discuss the issues affecting their circumstances and ask which services are available.
Services
- Housing advice and representation
- Debt advice
- Welfare benefits advice
- Energy advice
- Immigration advice
- Social welfare casework
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Who Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre works with
- Leicester residents
- Leicestershire residents
- People experiencing housing problems
- People needing social welfare advice
Areas covered
Leicester and Leicestershire, subject to service eligibility
Questions about Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre
Where can I find Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre?
The centre is registered at Epic House, 1 Lower Hill Street, Leicester, LE1 3SH. Telephone 0116 242 1120. Its website offers contact and referral arrangements for people seeking advice about housing, debt and other social welfare matters.
Can the centre help with rent arrears or threatened eviction?
Housing advice is one of its specialist services, including assistance with housing-related legal problems. The centre also provides debt and welfare benefits advice, which may be relevant where financial difficulties affect someone's ability to maintain accommodation.
Does the centre charge for housing advice?
Its published aims describe free, independent and confidential legal advice, subject to funding restrictions. Some services have geographical or other eligibility conditions. Contact the centre to confirm availability and whether your particular circumstances are covered.
What should a Leicester tenant do when rent becomes unaffordable?
Seek debt and housing advice early, keeping rent statements and benefit correspondence. The Housing Act 2004 and Renters' Rights Act 2025 are relevant to English renting law. Leicester City Council can advise on local homelessness prevention and housing assistance.
Does the Law Centre represent clients in court?
Yes. The organisation states that it provides representation at Leicester County Court on relevant debt and housing matters. It also offers representation at benefits tribunals. Eligibility and case acceptance depend on the circumstances and available resources.
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