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• Check if your landlord has to protect your deposit

  Check if your landlord needs to put your tenancy deposit into a deposit protection scheme. Check what you can do if they don’t

• 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

• Getting your tenancy deposit back if you rent privately

  Find out how to get your deposit back from your landlord when your tenancy ends and whether your landlord can keep your money to pay for damage or breakages

• Ask the council to check if your rented home needs repairs

  If you’ve reported repairs to your landlord and they haven’t done anything, find out if the council can help you get the work done

• Check if your housing problem is discrimination

  Find out if your landlord, letting agent or someone else involved in your housing is discriminating against you under the law

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits

• Get help paying for energy efficiency home improvements

  Check if you’re eligible for funding or grants to make your home more energy efficient. Get help with the cost of insulation, boilers or improving your heating

• Moving to another council home or housing association home

  If your council home doesn’t meet your needs, you might be able to move to a different one. Find out more about mutual exchange and tenancy transfer