All posts by Shelter
Provides an introductory explanation to the complicated rules around housing benefit and universal credit.
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.
Looks at the housing rights of different tenants and explains how to establish the different types of tenancy.
Looks at the housing support available to people from abroad, including asylum seekers and refugees.
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.