I am a tenant at risk of eviction, what do I need to know?
If you have concerns about any of the following, seek help today:
- Debt
- Loss of employment
- Claiming benefits
- Housing issues
If you are served with an Eviction Notice please seek advice and support before acting upon it.
- To find out if you are entitled to legal aid and Civil Legal Advice and Find a local solicitor
- Up to date advice from Shelter for tenants
- Housing, welfare benefits and employment advice Greater Manchester Law Centre
- Your local Citizens Advice can provide general free, confidential and independent advice and information
- For free, expert, debt advice: StepChange Debt Charity
- Apply for Universal Credit
- Apply for a budget advance during the five week wait for the first payment of Universal Credit
- Help from Citizens Advice in making a claim for Universal Credit
- Entitled to – who offer online benefit calculators, including specific advice on help available from benefits if you are affected by coronavirus
Tenants Union UK and Association of Community Organisations for Reform Now – who work on behalf of tenants and others to improve the quality of life for tenants