If there’s a risk of you being made homeless, you need to deal with it as soon as possible. The main thing to remember is that you still have choices and rights.
Whether you have to leave your home or not depends on several things, such as:
- whether you are an owner or tenant
- when you moved in
- whether your landlord lives with you
Get in contact with a Shelter housing aid centre or Citizens Advice (CAB). They can help you avoid becoming homeless by:
- explaining your rights to remain in your home
- negotiating on your behalf with your landlord or lender
- helping you apply for benefits to help you pay your rent or mortgage
- negotiating an agreement to pay off arrears
- getting you professional help to resolve a family or domestic dispute
- finding you somewhere else to live.
If you need support or advice, call Shelter on 0808 800 4444 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week) or contact Citizens Advice at www.citizensadvice.org.uk or Community Legal Advice on 0845 345 4345.
