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  • Student housing - living in halls

    Explains the housing status of students living in halls of residence provided by their university. Also covers rent, deposits, administration fees, bills and council tax.

  • Problems with paying your water bill

    Read our advice about problems paying your water bill, including information if you need help paying with the WaterSure scheme

  • Complaining about your neighbour

    Check how to deal with neighbours who make you feel uncomfortable - for example if they’re noisy or have a dog that barks a lot

  • Asking the council to help you get repairs done

    Asking the council to help you get repairs done Ask the council to check if your rented home needs repairs If the council decide your landlord has to do repairs Ask the council for money or help to do repairs Letter to complain to the council if your landlord hasn’t done repairs

  • While you're on Universal Credit

    Overview and content list for while you're on Universal Credit. Check how much you can get, reporting self-employed earnings and getting a budgeting advance

  • Complaining about housing discrimination

    Complain about discrimination you've faced from a landlord, letting agent or someone else who’s involved in your housing

  • Mortgage problems

    Check what help is available if you’re struggling with your mortgage payments, and what to do if your mortgage lender wants to evict you

  • If there's a leak from a neighbouring flat

    When a landlord is responsible for repairing water damage caused by leaks or floods from a neighbouring property, repeated leaks, and what you can do about damaged belongings