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Repairs - what are the tenant's responsibilities
If you rent your home from a social housing landlord, they're responsible for dealing with most repair problems - check what repairs they have to do. However, as a tenant, you also have some
Get help if you're being evicted
to the court for a warrant of possession if you haven't left by the date on the possession order If the court issues a warrant of possession, bailiffs can make you leave your home. They’ll give you 14
What to do after a death
issued allowing registration to take place. This means that the funeral will usually also be delayed. Where a post-mortem has taken place the coroner must give permission for cremation. Inquests
Domestic violence and abuse - getting help
Aid The Women's Aid website provides a wide range of resources to help women and young people. This includes The Survivor's Handbook which provides a range of information including legal and housing
Check you have the ‘right to reside’ for housing
, occasional job. Self-employed people are eligible for help with housing and homelessness. Example A Big Issue seller working up to 24 hours a week and earning between £45-150 is doing genuine
Repairs - leak from a neighbouring property
, in some cases your landlord may have a responsibility to do something. This page gives general information about when your landlord may have a responsibility to repair water damage. These situations aren't
If your ex-partner has left your home
afford the rent or mortgage, and where you can make savings. It's also worth checking if you’re eligible for any benefits to help with housing costs after you separate - you’re more likely
If you've been refused reasonable adjustments
for adjustments. If you need changes in housing, you can check how to ask for housing adjustments. To work out if you can take action about discrimination, you need to: Check if you’re disabled under the Equality
Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview
Your landlord is responsible for repairs if your rented home is affected by flooding, from rain or an issue with a neighbouring property. Your landlord is unlikely to be responsible if you caused
After you get refugee status
Migrant Help. Migrant Help is an organisation that can help you find housing, claim benefits and make an appointment at the Jobcentre. They’ll contact you within 1 working day of being told about your