Trainee Solicitor (SQE)
Homelessness
Homelessness legal advice service
We provide a specialist housing and homelessness service, offering legal advice for clients across Devon and the south west of England. Our expert housing team can advise you on your rights and options if you find yourself homeless or at risk of homelessness subject to the capacity of our small, dedicated team.
Are you at risk of homelessness?
You do not have to be sleeping on the streets to be homeless. You may be considered homeless if you are:
- Staying temporarily with friends or family (also known as ‘sofa surfing’)
- Staying in a hostel, B&B or hotel
- Living in a property without permission
- At risk of domestic violence or abuse in your home
- Living in poor conditions that put your health and safety at risk
We can advise you on how to make a homeless application and the steps to take if you have been found intentionally homeless.
Homelessness support services
Contact our Housing team by emailing enquiries@cartridgeslaw.co.uk or calling us on 01392 256854. If we have capacity and you are eligible for assistance, we may be able to help you. There are other services in the south west who may also be able to assist.
For further advice and support, please contact:
- Civil Advice Bureau (Devon line) – 0344 411 1444
- Shelter (Plymouth line) – 0344 515 2399
- Civil Legal Advice – 0345 345 4345
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors – 033 3772 0409
- Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors – 0208 514 9000
- Samaritans of Exeter, Mid and East Devon – 0330 094 5717 or Text 116123
- FearFree – Devon Domestic Abuse Support Service – 0345 155 1074
- Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance (DDAA) – 0808 281 6161
Contact your Local Authority
You can also contact your local council for advice about housing related issues and homelessness support:
- Torbay Council – 01803 201201
- Teignbridge District Council – 01626 361101
- West Devon Borough Council – 01822 813600
- North Devon Council – 01271 327711
- East Devon Council – 01404 515616
- Exeter City Council – 01392 277888
- Somerset Council – 0300 123 2224
- Plymouth City Council – 01752 668000
- Cornwall Council – 0300 1234 161
Contact us
The team
Faye Newbery
Partner | Housing
Jenni Southwood
Legal Assistant
Richard Westlake
Housing Caseworker
Skye Dunster
Trainee Solicitor (SQE)
Victoria Matthews
Managing Partner | Head of Civil Litigation & Housing





