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If you need a guarantor to start renting
sets out the guarantor's legal obligations. If you agree your tenancy before your guarantor signs the guarantee agreement, there are extra rules. Contact your nearest Citizens Advice if this applies
Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done
is risky and you must follow a specific procedure otherwise you put yourself at risk of eviction. If you're thinking of doing this, it's best to get specialist help. More about getting advice Procedure
Getting paid when you leave a job
of time for a tribunal claim - but you might be able to sue your employer in the courts instead. You should get advice from your nearest Citizens Advice about your options.
Complaining about your landlord's failure to make repairs if you are a social housing tenant
advice surgery. Find out how to contact your local councillor. Complaining to an Ombudsman If you're unhappy with the outcome of a complaint to your landlord, you can complain to an Ombudsman. You should
Check if your landlord has to protect your deposit
more about what to do if you get a section 21 notice, or get help from your nearest Citizens Advice if your deposit hasn't been protected.
If someone's harassed you in housing
transitioning, you might be covered but the law is complicated. You’ll need to get specialist advice before you go any further. Gender reassignment is defined in section 7 of the Equality Act 2010. Race
If you're offered housing because you're homeless
- it could be for a fixed period of time, or a rolling weekly or monthly tenancy. If you’re thinking of refusing an offer, you should contact your nearest Citizens Advice. Find out more about a challenging a housing offer.
Getting a job reference
quicker to look for another job or ask someone else to give a reference instead. Your nearest Citizens Advice can help you decide if it’s worth taking your employer to court.
Check what it might cost to make an employment tribunal claim
no reasonable chance of success, you'll need to explain to the tribunal why you weren't aware it was weak - for example because you couldn't get legal advice. You should prepare a statement of your income
Check you've got the right amount of holiday pay
paid and evidence to back up your claim that the holiday pay is not enough. For example, if your employer hasn’t included overtime in the calculation you’ll need to show how much overtime you’ve worked. If you need help getting all your holiday pay, contact your nearest Citizens Advice.