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Young people and family
become a mother. Housing As a young mother you won't normally be able to get privately rented or council housing because you're too young to have a tenancy. You can still contact social services
Check what benefits you can get
. If you’re struggling to pay your rent, you should check if you can claim Housing Benefit. If you’re 80 or over If you don’t get a basic State Pension or your basic State Pension is less than £85
Paying child maintenance through the CMS
maintenance you’re getting other income, like a student grant or rent from a lodger bank or building society accounts If you have other children The CMS can ask you about any children living with you
Deciding what to do when you separate
living costs. You can't get spousal maintenance if you weren't married or in a civil partnership. Find out how to arrange spousal maintenance. You might also be able to get help paying your rent
Taking legal action for housing discrimination
the date your landlord refused your request to make a reasonable adjustment discriminated against you by refusing to rent a property to you If you have more than one claim, you might have different
Dealing with your small business energy bills
months ago. Check if you can get a smart meter If you don’t have a smart meter you could ask your supplier to install one. If you rent your business space, check with your landlord. A smart meter
Check how to switch your internet, phone or TV provider
all the services you need If you're renting Check your tenancy agreement - it might say you can’t switch internet, landline or TV provider. Ask your landlord for a copy of your tenancy agreement if you
Applying for family visas or indefinite leave
To apply for a fee waiver, they have to show they don’t have enough income and savings to pay for both the fee and essential costs like food and rent - even with your help. If they have a child
How to claim JSA
these figures down separately. Check the amount of any other income, for example rent from a lodger. If you're applying to get income-based JSA, you'll also need to know how much you have in savings
You can't afford to top up your prepayment meter
with you have financial problems - for example if you are behind on rent are recovering from an injury Also ask whether you can be put on your supplier’s priority services register. Check that you’re