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What your landlord can charge you for energy
charge you for gas or electricity if your tenancy agreement says they can. Check your tenancy agreement to find out if you have to pay your landlord for energy, and on what terms. Ask your landlord
Is your home at risk if your partner is bankrupt
: if the property is included in your partner's bankruptcy estate - although this won't apply to most regulated, secure and assured tenancies. It would generally only be an issue if your partner benefited
Who must comply with the public sector equality duty
2010 says public authorities must comply with the public sector equality duty. This is in addition to their duty not to discriminate against you. Private organisations and individuals don’t have
Who's breaching your human rights
. But you can’t take action against a private individual as they’re not covered by the Act. Read this page to find out more about public authorities. What’s a public authority under the Human Rights Act
If you get a ‘section 8’ eviction notice
during your tenancy. It depends on the reason your landlord is using to try to make you leave. Your section 8 notice will only be valid if you've got an assured or assured shorthold tenancy. You can
Who is responsible for repairing drains and sewers
for lateral drains, which are usually outside of property boundaries, and sewers. Although most sewers are now publicly owned, there are still some private or unadopted sewers. If your property is served
Getting visas for your partner and children to live in the UK
for the number of people you want to live there with you. You don’t need to own your own home but you do need somewhere you can stay long term. For example you might have a tenancy agreement or a room
If your flat isn't fire safe
If you’ve been told your home would be unsafe if there was a fire, your landlord might ask you to leave until safety is improved. If you’re not on the tenancy agreement You’ll have fewer options
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
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