Abusivelending.org survey Question Title * 1. Please select ONE item below that best describes the status of your case I have received notification from the lender that they will be seeking possession but there has been no court hearing yet There is a possession case pending but a possession order has not been entered There is a possession order in my case There is an eviction order in my case I am not sure what the status of my case is None of the above OK Question Title * 2. Have you consulted a solicitor for help with your possession case? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. Have you retained a solicitor to represent you in your case? Yes No OK Question Title * 4. If you answered “no” to question three, why not? (Please select the ONE item that best describes your situation) I don’t know how to find a solicitor I cannot afford a solicitor The solicitor(s) I consulted told me there was nothing they could do I do not trust solicitors Other (please describe) OK Question Title * 5. Have you participated in the MABS scheme? Yes No OK Question Title * 6. If yes, what was the result? OK Question Title * 7. If no, why not? (Please choose the MAIN reason) I do not think it will make a difference I was advised not to I don’t know how to access the MABS scheme I do not trust the MABS scheme Other (please describe) OK Question Title * 8. Have you requested a consultation with a solicitor through the Abhaile scheme? Yes No OK Question Title * 9. If no, why not? (Please choose the MAIN reason) I do not think it will make a difference I was advised not to I don’t know how to access the Abhaile scheme I do not trust the Abhaile scheme Other (please describe) OK Question Title * 10. If yes, what was the result? OK Question Title * 11. Have you applied directly to legal aid for a solicitor? Yes No OK Question Title * 12. If no, why not? (Please choose the ONE MAIN reason) I do not think it will make a difference I was advised not to I did not think legal aid represented people in possession cases I don’t know how to apply for legal aid directly I do not meet the income requirements I do not trust legal aid Other (please describe) OK Question Title * 13. If yes, what was the result? OK Question Title * 14. Have you attended court hearings in your case? No court hearings yet Yes No OK Question Title * 15. If no, why not? (please describe) OK Question Title * 16. If yes, what is your experience of the court system? (please describe) OK Question Title * 17. Please select ALL of the following that apply in your case: They are one or more elderly adults (over 65) in my home There are one or more adults with disabilities in my home I purchased my home with a spouse/partner who is no longer in the home If I lose my home, I will not be able to afford to rent in the private rental market There are one or more minor children (under 18) in my home. If so, please give total number below: OK Question Title * 18. Please indicate whether you are: Male Female OK Question Title * 19. Please indicate how many years you have lived in your home 0 – 4 5 – 10 10 – 20 20+ OK Question Title * 20. Are you aware that you may be able to raise EU and human rights law arguments (unfair terms and proportionality) in your possession case? Yes No OK Question Title * 21. If yes, how did you learn about EU and human rights law arguments (unfair terms and proportionality)? I attended an abusivelending.org seminar I downloaded the Guide for People in Mortgage Distress from abusivelending.org I downloaded the Guide for People in Mortgage Distress from nuigalway.org Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 22. If you participated in an information session by abusivelending.org, did it change how you will approach your case? If yes, how? OK Question Title * 23. Have you raised EU and human rights law arguments (unfair terms and proportionality) in your case? Yes No OK Question Title * 24. If you answered yes to question 23, what was the result of raising EU and human rights law arguments (unfair terms and proportionality) in your case? OK DONE