Housing

Summary

Check how council tax works and if you have to pay * Check if you can pay less council tax * Applying for Council Tax Reduction * Reporting changes if you get Council Tax Reduction * Getting a second adult rebate on your council tax * Paying council tax if you’re a student * Buying a home * Calculate your monthly mortgage payments * Selling a home * Problems with buying and selling a home * Problems with selling your home - delayed completion and lease options contracts * Student housing - living in halls * Student housing - rights and responsibilities in halls * Student housing - standards in halls * Student housing - your behaviour in halls * Student housing - ending your agreement in halls

Key information

• Check your housing status if you rent from a private landlord
• Understanding your tenancy agreement in England
• If you need to find somewhere to live
• If a landlord will not rent to you because of benefits or children
• Preparing to rent from a private landlord
• Information landlords ask for when you start renting
• Check the costs of starting to rent from a private landlord
• If you need a guarantor to start renting
• Getting on the waiting list for a council home
• Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application
• If you’re offered an unsuitable council or housing association home
• Check if your landlord has to protect your deposit

Practical guidance

• Source: Housing

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