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Using storage heaters efficiently
the user manual or look for instructions online. Check the instructions You can find the manuals or guide for your storage heater on the manufacturer’s website. Some common storage heaters are made
Challenging an eviction with discrimination law
The first thing you need to do is make sure your discrimination problem is covered by the Equality Act. You’ll then need to decide the best way to use the law to challenge the eviction and gather
Complaining about your letting agent
Check if this advice applies to you This advice will usually apply to you if all the following are true: you have a private landlord you don’t live with your landlord you started renting on or after
Asking the council to review their decision to evict you
, a doctor’s note or medical evidence if you couldn’t pay your rent because you were ill. Councils usually have a policy on how they deal with rent arrears or introductory tenancies - check
Complaining about the condition of your shared house
Check if this advice applies to you This advice will usually apply to you if all the following are true: you have a private landlord you don’t live with your landlord you started renting on or after
Student housing - rights and responsibilities in halls
order and evict you. However, if you do stay until this happens, you still have to pay rent and you may also have to pay the cost of the legal proceedings. If you have a periodic agreement
Getting your tenancy deposit back if you rent privately
Your landlord or letting agent can only take money from your deposit if there's a good reason. For example, they can usually take money off if: you owe rent you've damaged the property - this could
You've been told your flat is fire safe but disagree
the problem write down the reasons you disagree with the assessment ask for a report from the fire service Find out how to make a complaint Who you need to contact depends whether you’re renting from
If someone's harassed you in housing
If the harassment is very serious, it might also be a crime. For example, it’s a crime if someone has sexually assaulted you or made physical threats. If your harassment problem isn’t to do with your home
Administration orders
Administration orders Administration orders explained What is an administration order Rent and mortgage arrears - administration orders Cost of an administration order Writing off some of your debt