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Check if a change affects your SMI
. If you’ll be away for more than 6 months, you can keep getting SMI if you’re away because: you have to move out while essential repairs are done you’re at risk of violence if you stay in your home
Problems with buying and selling a home
for damages for other related costs such as temporary housing because you are unable to live in your property while repairs are carried out. Your surveyor could say that there was a disclaimer
If you get a ‘section 8’ eviction notice
properly haven't done repairs they're responsible for have discriminated against you - check if your housing problem is discrimination The court is more likely to decide you can stay in your home if you
Gathering evidence about housing discrimination
your rented home, it's a good idea to check your tenancy agreement. It might say what your landlord should do in your particular situation, for example, respond to repairs within a certain time limit
Deciding if you should apply for SMI
mortgage - if you get Universal Credit or Pension Credit You might also get help with other loans for service charges or repairs. SMI can only help pay your interest payments. It won't pay off
Check if a change affects your Income Support
a mortgage, you need to tell the DWP if the amount you owe changes - for example because you re-mortgage - or you take out a loan to do repairs on the house. Changes to your immigration status or right
If you get a ‘section 21’ eviction notice
. If you're being evicted because you've complained There are extra rules that might protect you from being evicted if you've complained to your landlord or asked for repairs. Read more about what to do
Check your housing status if you rent from a private landlord
If you rent from a private landlord, your rights depend on the type of rental agreement you have. This includes things like your right to get repairs done, stay in your home and get your deposit back
Check if you can pay less council tax
major repairs or alterations to make it safe to live in, your local council might reduce your council tax. The council will tell you how long they'll reduce your council tax for. Your local council
If you want to end your private tenancy
of your landlord Don’t end your tenancy because your landlord isn’t doing what they should - for example, if they’re not doing repairs. You have the right to rent a safe home and to be treated fairly