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The r/LegalAdviceUK subreddit started naturally. “There was no catalyst,” says moderator and social worker /u/slippyg. But since then, he believes, the subreddit has become a democratizer that allows users to access reliable legal advice, regardless of their wealth. “Housing is absolutely vital to people`s health, and the impact of poor housing quality [and] unscrupulous landlords cannot be overstated,” he continues. “Demand is increasing and services have been cut, putting people in a more vulnerable position. As the government continues to neglect the need for safe, high-quality housing, the increasing number of housing jobs on /r/LegalAdviceUK is inevitable. “People are often desperate and need advice; They may not even know if they have been legally `wronged` or if they have just experienced something that is,” says the moderator/u/litigator himself, who says he is a “reasonable senior executive in a law firm.” “Commentators can be direct if someone has made their situation worse or if the person asking the question is wrong. It would be rare for a lawyer to call his client barking in the face, but sometimes it is necessary. It gives us luxury. People may be wary of advice given on an anonymous forum, but to combat misinformation or bad advice, r/LegalAdviceUK has adopted some ground rules.
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Citizens Advice can help if you`re in crisis or just considering your options. Here you will find the nearest Citizens` Advice Centre. If you need help with your debts, including bankruptcy or managing your money, our debt team can advise you: Contactez-debt@rcjadvice.org.uk Before applying for an appointment, please read our lists of what our civil law team does and doesn`t do, and what our family team can help you. Advocate (the new name of the Law Society`s Pro Bono Unit) provides people with free legal advice and representation in court cases by volunteer lawyers. Founded in mid-2014, r/LegalAdviceUK is a platform for all types of disputes, from complex domestic cases to others that may be too embarrassing for Citizens Advice.