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No-nonsense help to support you with life’s trickiest family law problems
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Right to rent checks
To prove your ‘right to rent’ in England, you have to show your landlord a right to rent ‘share code’, immigration document or other evidence that you have permission to enter or remain in the UK. Understand how to get ready to rent and deal with right to rent checks. The information in this guide applies to England only.
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Private renting in England – important changes since 1st May
If you are a private renter in England, you need to know about important changes to the law that came in on 1st May 2026. Your landlord can no longer give you a section 21 notice to leave your rented home. And you have new rights thanks to an automatic change to your tenancy. This information is for England only.
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Guarantors - who they are and what they do
Has a landlord or their agent told you need a 'rental guarantor' to be able to rent a property? We explain what a guarantor is and does and what they are responsible for. This information applies to England.
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After you start a civil claim
Starting a civil claim is just the first step. This free guide explains what happens next, including allocation to a track, disclosure and inspection, the timetable set by the court, and what you have to do before the final hearing. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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What to do if you can't find a guarantor
Are you struggling to find someone to act as a guarantor so you can rent from a private landlord in England? There may be some options open to you that you are unaware of. This information applies to England.
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How to show a landlord you will be a good tenant
Landlords want to know that you will pay the rent on time and look after their property carefully. Here are some ideas on how to re-assure them you are just the person to do this. The information in this guide applies to England.
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Court and tribunal hearings by video or phone call
Preparing for a court hearing by video or phone? Our step-by-step guide explains how to prepare, how to represent yourself without a lawyer and what to do to make sure things go smoothly. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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‘Go away and fill out this massive form’. Local authority gatekeeping of homelessness assistance for refugees. Executive Summary
Introduction There is little research looking at the specific manifestations of gatekeeping for people from migrant communities seeking homelessness assistance, including new refugees. This group might have particular challenges securing homelessness assistance from LAs, such as lack of...
