Think You Can’t Afford to Sue Your Landlord? Here’s Why Tenants Have More Legal Help Than They Think

“Disclaimer:Tenant Support UK is not a law firm and does not provide regulated legal advice. All content on this website is for general informational purposes only, based on publicly available legal guidance and personal experience. If you need legal advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified solicitor or a trusted housing advice service.“

There’s a myth going around and it’s keeping thousands of tenants from standing up for themselves.

The myth?

“I can’t go to court. It costs too much.”

Or worse:

“Only rich people or lawyers can win cases.”

Total rubbish.

Because in reality, if your case is strong, and you know your rights, you can go to court, for free. That’s what Help with Fees exists for. And when you add the right support, strategy, and guidance to that? You’re no longer just a tenant, you’re a force to be reckoned with.

1. You don’t have to pay court fees upfront.

If you’re on a low income, receive benefits, or are in financial hardship, the government’s “Help with Fees” scheme can reduce or cancel court fees entirely.

This includes:

Small Claims Court

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

Housing disrepair claims

Rent repayment orders

Deposit protection claims

Illegal eviction cases

No solicitor needed. Just a strong case and access to guidance.

2. You can self-represent, and still win.

Being self-represented doesn’t mean you’re unprepared.

It means you’re informed, strategic, and speaking your own truth.

And when you’ve got the right documents, timeline, evidence, and legal references, you don’t need a lawyer in a wig to be taken seriously.

What you do need?

Support. Clarity. Tools. And maybe someone to help you phrase things properly, that’s where we come in.

3. That’s why Tenant Support UK exists.

We’re not solicitors. We’re not here to give formal legal advice.

But we are tenants who’ve been through it. Who’ve faced dodgy landlords, intimidating letting agents, threats, illegal notices, and more, and still came out swinging.

We help people like you:

Understand your tenancy rights

Learn how to apply for “Help with Fees”

Build a timeline of evidence

Draft clear, legally sound letters and witness statements

Respond to solicitor threats with calm, factual confidence

Prepare for court hearings or Tribunal appearances with real strategy

In short: we help you level the playing field.

4. If your landlord’s been dodgy, you have options.

Landlords rely on you not knowing the law.

They rely on you being scared of court.

They rely on you thinking, “It’s not worth it.”

But if your deposit wasn’t protected, your home is full of mould, they’re ignoring repairs, or they tried to kick you out with no proper notice, it is worth it.

Especially when you have access to:

Free court routes

Strategic tenant support

Templates, walkthroughs, and step-by-step help

And a community of people who get it

You Don’t Need Money, You Need Strategy

Court isn’t just for landlords, councils, or lawyers.

It’s for tenants, too.

Especially the ones who’ve been mistreated, manipulated, or ignored for too long.

So next time someone tells you,

> “It’s not worth going to court, it’ll cost too much,”

just smile and reply: