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• Living together and civil partnership - legal differences

  in rented accommodation If you live in rented accommodation with your partner, one or both of you may be tenants. If your partner leaves, or asks you to leave and you aren't named on the tenancy agreement

• If you get a ‘section 21’ eviction notice

  , they might just want to move back into the property. You can only get a section 21 notice if you have an assured shorthold tenancy. If you’re not sure what type of tenancy you have, use Shelter’s tenancy

• Paying your water bills if you're renting

  for water as part of your rent, check your tenancy agreement. If your rent includes water charges If you pay your landlord or mobile home site owner for water, instead of paying the water company

• Making sure your flat is fire safe

  Whether your landlord is responsible for making your home fire safe depends: on your tenancy agreement when your home was built if you have a private landlord Talk to your landlord first if you’re

• Credit rating - impact of debt relief order

  it has ended. If you need a new home while you've got a DRO, you could find that your options are limited. Many private landlords and letting agencies will insist on credit checks when you apply

• Switching energy supplier or tariff if you’re renting

  energy supplier directly If you’re not sure whether you’re responsible for paying for your energy, check your tenancy agreement. If your landlord pays your energy supplier You can’t switch energy supplier

• Repossession by your landlord's mortgage lender

  , their mortgage lender could take them to court to get possession of the property. This will usually give them permission to evict anyone who lives there. You may have some rights if your tenancy is binding

• Staying in the UK as the parent of a child who lives here

  home but you do need somewhere you can stay long term. For example you might have a tenancy agreement or a room of your own in your parents’ house. If you live in council housing or your landlord

• Student housing - ending your agreement in halls

  Students aren’t always aware that they enter into a legal contract when they sign a tenancy or licence agreement. An agreement must be ended properly when you move out. The rules on ending

• Challenging a Housing Benefit decision

  - they have to follow the right process. Check what most private landlords and letting agents have to do - or contact your nearest Citizens Advice if you: live with your landlord have an assured tenancy