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• Ask the council for money or help to do repairs

  Local authority powers and financial help available to private rented tenants and landlords to cover the cost of repairs or improvements

• Letter to complain about the poor standard of a service

  Letter to complain to a trader if you're not happy with the quality of their work

• Letter to complain to a trader about poor quality work

  Letter to ask a contractor to fix a problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

• Going to court as a witness

  Get advice on giving evidence in court as a witness or a victim including where to get help and support

• Compare how much electrical appliances cost to use

  Find out which appliances use more electricity

• Check you've got the right amount of holiday pay

  Find out what holiday pay you should get and what to do if your employer doesn't pay you the right amount

• How to report repairs

  Reporting housing repairs to the landlord and what to do if the landlord does not carry out the repairs

• Dealing with the official receiver after bankruptcy

  Explains what to expect when dealing with the official receiver after a bankruptcy order has been made

• Student housing - your behaviour in halls

  Explains how students can be sanctioned if they misbehave or have rent arrears when living in university halls of residence. Sanctions can include withholding qualifications, preventing students progressing in their course and eviction.

• Human rights

  Overview and content list for human rights. Read our advice about human rights and what rights are protected under the Human Rights Act