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Applying for a grant or other assistance with repairs
If you’ve reported repairs to your landlord and they haven’t done anything, you may be able to do something about it. Some tenants and landlords may be entitled to a housing grant or loan from
Student housing - standards in halls
Universities that provide halls of residence must belong to a government approved code or be licensed by the local authority. The codes aim to ensure that you have safe, good quality accommodation
Make sure your redundancy is genuine
If you’ll have been working for your employer for at least 2 years by the time your job ends, check that your redundancy is genuine. A genuine redundancy is one where your employer has a real business
If you’re being evicted by the council or housing association
You don’t have to leave your home straight away if you’ve got a notice from your local council or housing association - this is called a ‘notice seeking possession’. Your landlord has to follow
Making a settlement agreement with your employer
If you have a complaint against your employer which you could take to an employment tribunal, they might try to settle that dispute to stop you making a claim or taking an existing claim any further
If you have nowhere to stay tonight
You might be able to get a place to stay in a hostel, night shelter, refuge or bed and breakfast if you're homeless. If you’ve been rough sleeping and you’re not a British citizen your right to stay
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
Student housing - living in halls
Many students live in accommodation provided by their university. This is mainly halls of residence which are often located close to the university and are particularly popular for first year students
Talking to your employer about a problem
If you have a problem at work, it’s usually best to start by talking to your employer about it. You might be able to sort out the problem informally. Preparing what you want to say Before you talk
Getting money after your sick pay runs out
If you’re too unwell to go back to work when statutory sick pay (SSP) ends you might be able to: get benefits use your holiday pay to cover the time you’re off sick Check what benefits you can get