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• If you have damp or mould in your rented home

  The different types of damp, who is responsible for dealing with it and action you may be able to take

• What happens to your home when you separate

  Whether you rent or own the property you live in, you need to decide what will happen to your home if you and your partner split up

• Young people and family

  Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16

• Backdated water bills

  What is likely to happen if water companies pursue households for the payment of water bills if they have not been paid in the past for whatever reason and what you can do about

• Check how much Housing Benefit you can get

  Find out how much housing benefit you can get. You might be able to get all your rent paid or just some of it depending on your circumstances

• Using a food bank

  How to get emergency food from a food bank. You can get a referral or look for a food bank that you don't need a referral for, such as ones run by a church

• Check how bankruptcy affects your home

  You might not have to move home if you go bankrupt. It depends on things like whether you rent or own your home, and who you live with. Find out more

• Check what rights squatters have

  Check if you can be arrested for squatting. Check what you can do if you find squatters in your home or your neighbour’s home