Legal services in Scotland
Getting legal advice can help solve housing problems. You’ll usually need to hire a solicitor if you’re going to court.
Solicitors charge for their work. If you have a low income, you could get legal aid to help with the cost.
Some law centres also offer free advice. Law centres are often busy, and it's not guaranteed that they'll be able to take on your case.
This page lists law firms and law centres that provide housing and homelessness advice and accept legal aid.
There may be other legal services in your area that can help. Search:
the Scottish Legal Aid Board for solicitors that accept legal aid
the Law Society of Scotland for all solicitors practicing in Scotland
There may be steps you can take to solve housing problems without legal help. Check our advice on:
East of Scotland
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Edinburgh and the Lothians
Dundee Law Centre - Tayside and Angus
Fife Law Centre - Fife
West of Scotland
Castlemilk Law Centre - Glasgow
Govan Law Centre - Glasgow
Govanhill Law Centre - Glasgow
Legal Services Agency - Glasgow
call 0141 353 3354 or freephone 0800 316 8450
email mail@lsa.org.uk
Legal Services Agency - Greenock
The MMFW Partnership - Gorbals and Laurieston
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Argyll & Bute
Argyll & Bute is covered by CLAO's Edinburgh office.
In-Court Advice Service - North Lanarkshire
Referrals for legal advice can be made through Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Cumbernauld Law Practice - Airdrie Sheriff Court
North of Scotland
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Highlands and Islands
Scotland-wide
Clan Childlaw – for children and young people under 26
Scottish Child Law Centre – for children and young people under 21
Legal Services Agency
Latta & Co
Alexander Johnstone
Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service
Contact Shelter Scotland for housing advice by phone or webchat. An adviser may be able to help you solve your problem without taking legal action.
Depending on your situation, an adviser can also refer you to the Law Service for legal help.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.