Council tenancies
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. This page applies to England only. Get advice relating to Scotland
This housing advice booklet gives information about the rights and responsibilities of council tenants.
It explains how councils decide who they should house, and how waiting lists work.
Download 'Council tenancies' housing advice booklet
Go to the pages about council tenancies 
If you have nowhere to stay and need housing immediately:
Download 'Homeless? Read this' booklet
Depending on your circumstances, the council may have a duty to house you straight away.
