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• Starting to rent from a private landlord

  Starting to rent from a private landlord Preparing to rent from a private landlord Information landlords ask for when you start renting Check the costs of starting to rent from a private landlord If you need a guarantor to start renting

• Check if you have to pay a debt

  How to check liability for a debt, including time limits on debts and how to challenge a debt you think you might not be liable

• Check if a change affects your JSA

  What to do if you have a change of circumstances while getting JSA. How to report changes to your work, income, family, health or immigration status

• Check if you can add income-based JSA to your claim

  If you're already getting contribution-based JSA, find out if you can get income-based JSA too

• Help with debt and rent arrears on Universal Credit

  You might be able to get financial help if you're on Universal Credit and are in debt, have rent arrears or are struggling with money.

• Check which debts bankruptcy covers

  Find out which debts are cancelled when you go bankrupt, and what you’ll still have to pay

• What happens to your home when you separate

  Whether you rent or own the property you live in, you need to decide what will happen to your home if you and your partner split up.

• Help with debt

  Get help to work out how much money you owe and which debts you should pay back first

• Check if you can get Housing Benefit

  Check if you can claim Housing Benefit to help pay your rent - and find out if you’re entitled to the maximum amount of Housing Benefit.

• Check if a change affects your SMI

  Find out if a change you report about your benefits also affects your support for mortgage interest (SMI).