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Housing

Housing legal issues affect millions of people in the UK – whether you’re renting, letting, or facing housing insecurity. Our articles cover common problems with landlords, tenancy agreements, repairs, evictions, and council housing.

We break down your rights and responsibilities in plain English. We help you take action, understand your options, and feel more in control of your situation.

Renting

Housing and renting law covers the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in the UK. It includes important rules about rental agreements, deposits, eviction processes, and repairs. This area of law helps ensure fair treatment and protects both parties in private and social housing situations.

Includes:

  • Applying to Rent
  • Ending Your Tenancy
  • Eviction
  • Rent Payments and Charges
  • Rental Conditions
  • Rental Deposits
  • ...and 5 more

Council Housing and Social Housing

This topic explains council housing in the UK, which is a type of rented accommodation provided by local councils to people who need affordable housing. It covers how council tenancies work, the rights and responsibilities of tenants, and the process for applying for and maintaining a council home.

Includes:

  • Council Home Swaps
  • Council Housing Eligibility and Allocation
  • Council Tenancy Management
  • Housing Associations
  • Right to Buy – Purchasing Your Council House

Housing Assistance

Housing assistance covers the support and help available to people who need a home or are struggling with housing costs in the UK. This includes advice on applying for social housing, help with rent payments, and guidance on your rights as a tenant or homeowner. It also covers options for those facing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.

Includes:

  • Accessibility and Disability Adjustments
  • Affordable Housing
  • Emergency and Temporary Housing
  • Homelessness Support
  • Social Housing
  • Supported and Specialist Housing

Neighbour Disputes

Neighbour disputes in housing cover common conflicts between people living close to each other, such as issues with noise, boundaries, fences, trees, or shared spaces. This topic explains your legal rights and options for resolving these problems, including when to seek mediation or take court action. It aims to help you understand how the law can protect your home and maintain good neighbourly relations.

Includes:

  • Boundary Disputes
  • Leaks and Water Damage From a Neighbour's Property
  • Neighbour Dispute Resolution and Mediation
  • Neighbour Harassment
  • Neighbour Pets
  • Noise, Nuisance and Disturbance
  • ...and 2 more

Home Ownership

Housing and home ownership covers the legal rights and responsibilities involved in buying, selling, renting, and owning a home in the UK. This includes understanding contracts, mortgages, leases, and what to do if problems arise with your property or landlord. It helps people navigate the rules to protect their home and investment.

Includes:

  • Buying a Home
  • Home Improvements
  • Home Insurance
  • Mortgages and Home Financing
  • Renting Out Your Property
  • Selling a Home

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