Further resources
This page signposts you to information providers and further support regarding the The Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010.
Information for the public
Below are essential links which will help you to find information on a range of topics:
- If you are looking for Information and Advice in your local areas, please visit Shelter services directory - http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/getadvice/advice_services_directory
- Scottish Legal Aid Boards find a solicitor tool provides links to practitioners in your local area http://www.multimap.com/share/slab/
- The Citizen’s Advice Scotland website provides information on benefits in Scotland http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/your_money/benefits.htm
Shelter Scotland’s online checkers provide information on Legal Aid, Mortgages and Budgets
Information for Lay Advisers
When thinking about the different types of representation available to your client it is important to carefully consider a number of issues:
- Complexity/stage of the case.
- The different types of cost associated with legal aid/solicitor/lay representation
- Court costs
- Your client may be trying to decide if they want to receive help from an approved lay adviser or from a solicitor.
For more information please visit the Advisers guide http://www.keepingyourhome.co.uk/advisers_guide/
You can see if your client is financially eligible for legal aid by using the Scottish Legal Aid Board's online calculators:
- If your client is considering getting advice from a solicitor you can check their eligibility for Advice and assistance http://www.slab.org.uk/calculator2010/advice_assistance/index.html
- If your client is facing repossession proceedings in court and requires representation, you can assess their eligibility for civil legal aid http://www.slab.org.uk/calculator2010/civil/index.htm Alternatively call the Scottish Legal Aid Helpline on 0845 122 8686
Scottish Legal Aid Boards find a solicitor tool provides links to practitioners in your local area http://www.multimap.com/share/slab