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Housing association homes

Housing associations offer similar types of housing as local councils – often to people on a low income or who need extra support. Find out how to apply for a housing association home.

https://www.gov.uk/housing-association-homes
GOV.UK
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Assured tenancies with housing associations

Not all housing association tenants have the same protection from eviction. The type of tenancy agreement you have (e.g. an assured tenancy) will affect many of your rights including how and when the housing association can evict you, whether you can pass your tenancy on, and whether you have the right to buy. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/council_housing_association/assure…
Shelter
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New arrivals - challenging discrimination in housing

If you have been refused housing by a council or housing association but believe that you should not have been, you may have been discriminated against. Information for new arrivals to the England and Wales.

https://www.housing-rights.info/02_2_3_Discrimination.php
Chartered Institute of Housing
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Eviction of council and housing association tenants

Information on what to do if your council or housing association is trying to evict you. (Content applies to England only)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/eviction/eviction_of_council_and_h…
Shelter
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Renting from the council or a housing association

Includes information on rent, repairs, the right to stay in the accommodation and eviction.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/social-housing/
Citizens Advice
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Shared ownership leases

A brief overview of shared ownership lease if you own or wish to purchase a lease under the shared ownership scheme with a housing association or local council.

https://www.lease-advice.org/advice-guide/shared-ownership-leases/
LEASE - The Leasehold Advisory Service
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Tenancy transfers

If you are a council or housing association tenant, you may be able to apply for a tenancy transfer in your local council area or through your housing association. If you want to move to another area, you may be able to exchange your tenancy with another council or housing association tenant anywhere in the UK. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/council_housing_association/tenanc…
Shelter
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Right to acquire - buying your housing association home

An overview of the right that allows most housing association tenants to buy their home at a discount.

https://www.gov.uk/right-to-acquire-buying-housing-association-home
GOV.UK
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Swap your council or housing association home

If you live in a council or housing association property and want to move house, you can swap your home with another council or housing association tenant. You must follow certain rules and get permission from your landlord.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-swap-homes-council
GOV.UK
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Information for social housing tenants

Explains how to complain about a landlord of social housing, what to do if you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint, and further information that you may be interested in. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-for-social-housing-tenants
GOV.UK
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Secure housing association tenancies

Helps you figure out if you have a secure housing association tenancy, your rights if you do, and how to complain.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/council_housing_association/secure…
Shelter
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Council and housing association housing

Contains information about applying for housing from local authorities and housing associations (‘social housing’). It explains how waiting lists are organised and properties allocated, as well as options if you need to move to a different local authority area. Aimed at people aged 60+. (Content applies to England only) 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs8_council_an…
Age UK
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Social housing issue? Know how to complain.

Explain the process to complain about an issue you have if you living in social housing. It also links to other organisations that could provide more help. 

https://socialhousingcomplaints.campaign.gov.uk/
Social Housing Complaints - GOV.UK
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Housing Association - Disclosing a criminal record

Explains when you are required to disclose if you have a criminal record. Also has general information on getting a house under a housing association

https://unlock.org.uk/advice/housing-associations/
Unlock
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