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Young carers

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Being a young carer can be hard and can leave you worried about your housing. There is help out there.

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You don't have to be sleeping on the street to be homeless.

Going to the council

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If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness the council might have to help you.

I've been kicked out

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If you have no where to go, don't panic. You might be able to get some emergency help.

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Advice for Young People

Setting up your first home

Getting your own place for the first time is a big step. Have a look at the things you need to think about.

Emergency help

If you have to leave home in a hurry or have no where to stay, don’t panic. There is emergency help available.

Money matters

Living on your own could be more expensive than you think. If you are thinking of getting your own place, take time to think through what you will have to pay for.

Support near you

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Worried about a young person? – Get advice

More advice for young people

Understanding your tenancy

Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Ending your tenancy

If you are thinking of ending your tenancy, it is important that you take the right steps to avoid any problems with your landlord.

Rent arrears

If you are getting behind with your rent you could be evicted. Don’t bury your head in the sand – get advice quickly and find out what you can do.

Eviction

Being evicted can be very stressful and frightening. Find out what you can do and what help you can get if you are facing eviction.

Repairs and bad conditions

If your home is in a bad condition or needs repairs your landlord might have to sort things out.

Having problems with your landlord

See some of the most common problems experienced by tenants and what you can do to sort them out.

Being treated badly because of your sexuality or gender identity? – Get advice

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This page was last updated on: March 23, 2021

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