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Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application
by. If you don’t understand the council’s decision or need help asking them to review it contact your nearest Citizens Advice. Make sure you bring any letters the council has sent you about your
Going to your Universal Credit interview
Going to your Universal Credit interview This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The last step of applying
Check if a change affects your Universal Credit
Check if a change affects your Universal Credit This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales You'll need to tell
Must public authorities always comply with the public sector equality duty
sector equality duty Who must comply with the public sector equality duty? Other useful information Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) The EASS helpline can provide advice and information
Making sure your flat is fire safe
your nearest Citizens Advice if you want help arranging the inspection - an adviser can help you write to the council and talk you through what to expect. If the council takes too long Make a formal
Who must comply with the public sector equality duty
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) The EASS helpline can provide advice and information on discrimination and human rights issues. More about the EASS helpline Equality and Human Rights Commission
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
Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination
stopped using medicine, treatment or assistive technology, you can get advice from your doctor or a health professional. The rules are different if you have a sight impairment. You should look
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.
Repairs - what are the tenant's responsibilities
and have an assured shorthold tenancy, read our advice about what repairs your landlord has to do. As tenant, you're responsible for: looking after your home by using it in a 'tenant like' way