This page is targeted at housing professionals. Our main site is at www.shelter.org.uk

Housing options

Different housing options and local authority allocations, including for those with specific needs. Read more arrow

Homelessness applications

Criteria used in applications, duties of local authorities, and how to challenge decisions. Read more arrow

Security of tenure

Tenancies and other types of occupation explained, including the impact on security, succession and possession. Read more arrow

Rents

Clarifying the definition of rent and different rules governing rent control, including fair and market rents. Read more arrow

Harassment & antisocial behaviour

Harassment, illegal eviction, antisocial behaviour and the available remedies. Read more arrow

Benefits

Information on benefits and payments towards housing costs. Read more arrow

Home ownership

Including the right to buy, leasehold, service charges, mortgage arrears and compulsory purchase orders. Read more arrow

Housing conditions

Rights and duties with disrepair, poor conditions, nuisance, houses in multiple occupation and overcrowding. Read more arrow

Relationship breakdown

Effect of different relationship breakdowns on housing rights. Also includes domestic violence. Read more arrow

Courts & legal action

Structure of courts and legal proceedings, steps that need to be taken before court, and issues around costs and fees. Read more arrow