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Chris was street homeless for two years after an illegal eviction - and being disabled and wheelchair bound made it even more difficult to find a new home.

I had applied to the council as homeless in November of last year. They recognised that I was unintentionally homeless but did not put me in priority need.

You must insist on your rights! See Shelter and get a decent lawyer

However, I dragged them through the court on three occasions with the help of the best housing lawyer that I have ever met - thanks to the local Shelter office for giving me the contact. In the end I won on no less than 17 points of law! The council are now actively seeking to re-house me.

I am also suing the council under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.

Be warned that councils seem to have the policy of trying to put you off, but you must insist on your rights! See Shelter and get a decent lawyer.

Thank you Shelter, and keep up the good work.

Sound familiar?

Chris's problems began when he was evicted illegally from his home - if you're in a similar situation, our page on illegal eviction has advice on what to do. The section on homelessness has lots of information on making a homeless application to the council, including how to challenge council decisions, and contains a page of advice highlighting issues that may affect disabled applicants.

If you believe that a council or any other service provider has discriminated against you or treated you unfairly because you are disabled, read the section on disability discrimination for advice on taking action.