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• Prepare for an asylum interview

  Get help preparing for an asylum interview (or ‘substantive interview’) when you apply for refugee status - it’s a chance for you to put your case across to someone from the Home Office

• If the structure of the building you live in isn’t safe

  Check what to do if you think your building isn’t safe. You can also check who needs to pay for structural repair works if you’re a leaseholder

• Paying back an Income Support overpayment

  Find out the different ways you can pay back an Income Support overpayment, including in instalments

• Check your rights if you're an occupier with basic protection

  Check your rights if your landlord tries to evict you or increase your rent. Check if your landlord has to do repairs and your options if you want to leave

• Check if you have the right to reside for benefits

  You might need to show you have a right to reside in the UK to claim some benefits. Find out what information you need and which benefits are affected

• Check if your family members can get pre-settled status or settled status

  Find out if your family can come and live in the UK. Check if they need to get a family permit or pre-settled or settled status first

• If your landlord didn’t follow deposit rules

  Check what you can do if your landlord didn't protect your deposit or give you the right information. Check if you can get compensation

• Finding free or affordable legal help

  Find out how to get legal help if you're on a low income, including advice from a law centre or legal aid solicitor, and trial or tribunal representation by a pro bono barrister

• Changing your claimant commitment

  Find out how to get your Universal Credit claimant commitment changed if your work coach asks you to do too much work-related activity as part of your claim

• Complaining about your letting agent

  Find out how to complain about your letting agent if you’re unhappy with their service and know when you can take court action