5(E)(i). Demand housing stock

In addition to human rights-based argumentation on the right to housing, lawyers should consider working with a specialist housing lawyer. It may be useful to identify the relevant government department and service providers, approach them directly setting out the client’s requirements and demanding the client’s legal entitlements. NGOs can sometimes provide housing or other supports in the short to medium term. Helping the client build a network of support may improve a client’s quality of life and, consequently, their constructive participation in long-term litigation.