Deleted thread - double posted

Somerset

Thanks Kate - just realised I double posted.

kategregory

Somerset wrote: »

This may well be posted in the wrong section, but I took a stab (because of benefits ) - please move it if it's in the wrong place.

I'm having a problem with a flatowner in the same house as me. He's basically threatening to cut a lock off a store cupboard and chuck all the stuff in the next bin lorry. I don't want any legal advice or to discuss the rights or wrongs - I've taken legal advice and he can't/shouldn't.

My question is about legal aid. I'm going to have to get a solicitors letter sent out to tell him he can't and if he does that he'll be sued. The bloke suffers from bipolar ( DLA ?? ) and doesn't work ( JSA ?? ). He doesn't live in the flat, he rents it out and lives with his parents.

If he goes ahead and does what he's threatened, and I do have to sue, will he get legal aid ?? I will have to pay all my costs - it might change what I do if I find out legal aid will fund all his ! Even if I win ( which I should ) I'd never see any costs back.

So would unemployed & bipolar, but with property rented out so 'rental income' mean he would or wouldn't qualify for legal aid ?

If he does get jsa then he is entiled to legal aid!!
Check this website it's a legal aid calculator might help
legal aid cal