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• If a landlord will not rent to you because of benefits or children

  Find out what to do if a landlord, agent or advert says you can’t view or rent a property because you get benefits or have children.

• Payment of benefits and tax credits

  Check how benefits and tax credits are paid - usually by direct credit transfer into bank, building society or Post Office card accounts. Find out about the Payment Exception Service if you can't use an account.

• 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.

• After you get refugee status

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

• Benefits - introduction

  An overview and content list for introduction to benefits. Find out more about benefits and what benefits you could be entitled to.

• Get housing help if you’re leaving or have left the armed forces

  Check what housing help you can get if you’re leaving the armed forces or you’re a veteran. Check which organisations can offer support

• Bereavement and funeral benefits

  Find out about bereavement and funeral benefits. What you can claim depends on your circumstances and what your relationship was to the person who died.

• Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and help with housing

  Check if you’re allowed to claim public funds. Check what counts as public funds, and what else you might be able to claim