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Housing law: the basics

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Whether it's getting a flat on your own, problems with your landlord or homelessness, we have all the info you need to sort yourself out.

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5 Things u need2know

  1. People can become homeless because of threats of violence or abuse from parents, partners or neighbours.
  2. Connexions Direct on 080 800 13-2-19 and Shelter, on 0808 800 4444 can help.
  3. Local councils and authorities must find housing for homeless people aged 16 or 17 years old.
  4. Because landlords ask tenants to sign a contract, under-18s are unlikely to be able to rent.
  5. A landlord cannot force a tenant to leave by switching off power supplies or using abusive methods.

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