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• Making sure your flat is fire safe

  Find out how to make sure your home is fire safe, and who is responsible for fire safety

• Buildings insurance

  What buildings insurance usually covers, how to choose a policy and how to make a claim.

• Housing

  Get advice on renting, council tax, homelessness and problems where you live

• Before you get work done on your home

  Check how to comply with permissions and regulations, avoid building disputes and problems with home improvements, renovations and repairs.

• Asking for reasonable adjustments if you’re disabled

  If you’re finding it hard to access something, you can ask for changes called ‘reasonable adjustments’. Find out how to ask for reasonable adjustments

• If your flat isn't fire safe

  Find out what to do if your landlord asks you to move out after a fire safety check

• Getting a bank account

  Information on how to get a bank account, types of account available and switching from one bank or building society to another.

• Home improvements

  Information about home improvements. Read our advice before you get work done on your home, problems with building work and cancelling planned work.