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• Challenging a DLA decision - appealing against the decision

  If the DWP didn’t change their decision when you asked for mandatory reconsideration, you can appeal to an independent panel, called a ‘first-tier tribunal

• After you get refugee status

  Finding new housing and applying for benefits after you get refugee status

• Getting help with home improvements

  Check the types of grants and loans you can get to make improvements in your home - including the disabled facilities grant

• Eviction for rent arrears

  Details of the various types of possession orders that a judge can grant a landlord in order to evict their tenant

• Check how council tax works and if you have to pay

  Check if you have to pay council tax and what to do if you think your tax band is wrong. Check if you have to pay for an empty property

• How to get a debt management plan

  Things to think about before you set up a debt management plan. Read about the steps you should follow to get a debt management plan

• Your energy supply

  Get advice if you're having problems with your gas or electricity supply

• Paying for water without a meter

  How you are charged for your water if you don’t have a water meter and what to do if you have a query about your charge

• Challenging a Housing Benefit decision

  How to appeal if you've been refused Housing Benefit or your payments have been reduced

• Preparing to rent from a private landlord

  Find out how to decide whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent, how to search for a property and what questions you should ask before you rent a home