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