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Council tenants

Hoping to get a council place, need help with paying the rent, want to find someone to swap homes with, or find a way to stay when times are hard? Get help from Shelter.

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Help when you are homeless

You may be able to get help from the council when you are homeless.

Council waiting lists

Find out how to apply for council housing, and your rights if you are offered an introductory tenancy or if you have a secure tenancy.

Moving on

Home too big or too small, or just in the wrong location? See if you can exchange your home or get a transfer to somewhere more suitable. Could you buy your council home?

Keep your home in good repair

Report a repair problem sooner rather than later and understand who is responsible for repairs.

Hang onto your home

Council housing is hard to get, so don’t lose it through arrears or anti-social or criminal behaviour. Take action to protect your home if you are threatened with eviction.

Going to court?

Find out what happens if your landlord takes you to court.

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