Shelter
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Councils have a legal responsibility to help people who are homeless, although how much help they have to give depends on their situation. This guide sets out the rights of homeless people and the duties of councils that are local housing authorities.
Provides an introductory explanation to the complicated rules around housing benefit and universal credit.
Explains how a homeless person should go about accessing temporary or emergency accommodation, and outlines the various housing options available to someone looking for a more permanent home.
Looks at the housing support available to people from abroad, including asylum seekers and refugees.
Looks at the housing rights of different tenants and explains how to establish the different types of tenancy.
Explains a tenant’s rights in relation to getting repairs done to their home, and outlines the steps an occupier should take if they are living with disrepair or unacceptable housing conditions.
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