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Taking court action because your landlord won't make repairs
a reasonable amount of time to do the work think about whether you'd be at risk of eviction if you're a private rented tenant, think about whether you've explored other options to resolve the problem
Information landlords ask for when you start renting
Check if this advice applies to you This advice applies if you’re starting to rent from a private landlord. Before you can rent a property you’II need to provide information and documents to show
Getting a lodger
a housing association and have a secure tenancy that started before 15 January 1989 you rent privately and have a protected or regulated tenancy that started before 15 January 1989 - unless there’s
Deciding what to do about housing discrimination
. Some landlords might try to evict tenants who complain, even though it’s illegal. Check your tenancy type if you rent from a private landlord - if you’ve got an assured shorthold tenancy it’s easier
Staying in your council home when someone dies
You might be able to stay in your council or housing association home if the person named on the tenancy agreement dies - this is called succession. If you can stay, it will mean you'll take over
Living together and marriage - legal differences
on your tenancy status. If you're not sure what this is, you can check what type of tenancy you have if you: rent from a private landlord rent from the council or a housing association Living together
Check how bankruptcy affects your home
’. If you want to move after going bankrupt, it might be harder to get a mortgage or a new tenancy for several years. This is because bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 6 years. If you rent your home
Student housing - standards in halls
are the codes? There are three codes and your university will have signed up to one of the first two codes below. The third code is for halls of residence owned and managed by private companies. The codes
If you need a guarantor to start renting
sets out the guarantor's legal obligations. If you agree your tenancy before your guarantor signs the guarantee agreement, there are extra rules. Contact your nearest Citizens Advice if this applies
Moving to another council home or housing association home
be worth trying both depending on your situation. You can apply to move to an empty council or housing association home - this is called a ‘tenancy transfer’. You can also apply to swap your home