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Student housing
Student housing Many students live away from home when they go to university. Whether you're living in university halls of residence or privately rented accommodation, it's important to know what
How to report repairs
in an emergency. Reporting the repair You should report any repairs to your landlord as soon as you notice them. Reporting repairs is often a term in tenancy agreements, so it doesn’t matter
If your ex-partner has left your home
about the change if you’re getting Housing Benefit. How much you'll get and for how long will depend on your circumstances and the local council. For example, if you’re stuck in a fixed tenancy
Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application
as much detail as possible. If you have any evidence include it with your letter to the council or show it to them if you go to an interview. You could include: bills and tenancy agreements - to show how
Check if you have to pay a debt
. This could be something like a: credit agreement, for example if you’ve bought a washing machine or taken out a credit card tenancy agreement, if you rent If you’re responsible for a debt it’s called ‘being
Subletting
their home and their tenancy ends. Unlawful subletting of social housing - criminal offences The criminal offences of unlawful subletting and the penalties you could face if you are found guilty. Unlawful
Check if you’re responsible for paying an energy bill
that was used before you moved in. Tell the supplier you moved in after the energy was used. You’ll need to: tell them when you moved - if they ask for proof, send them a copy of your tenancy agreement
Repairs and housing conditions
Renting from a private landlord Getting repairs done if you're renting privately Going to court if your landlord won't do repairs If you're being evicted because you asked for repairs Complaining
If the car you bought is still on hire purchase
to a hire purchase or conditional sale agreement you bought the car honestly and had no reason to think there was a problem - this is called buying 'in good faith' you're a 'private buyer' - this means
How to claim Housing Benefit
you earn and whose name is written on your tenancy agreement. If your income changes, explain how much you think you’re going to get and over what period of time. It’s OK to give an estimate - just let