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Housing Rights

Housing Rights — Protect Your Home

Whether you're facing eviction, living in a property the landlord won't repair, or dealing with an unfair deposit deduction — tenants have significant legal protections in the UK. The law differs depending on whether you're in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

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Eviction
Section 21, Section 8, notice periods, what to do if you get an eviction notice, and defences.
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Repairs & Disrepair
Your landlord's legal duty to repair. What to do when they ignore you, and how to escalate.
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Deposits
Deposit protection rules, what landlords can deduct, and how to dispute an unfair deduction.
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Rent Increases
When a landlord can increase your rent, how much notice they must give, and how to challenge it.
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Social Housing
How to apply for a council or housing association home, priority banding, and appeals.
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Right to Buy
Eligibility, discounts, the application process, and what happens if your application is refused.

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