We can help

Are you worried about paying your rent or being left homeless? 

If you are struggling with mortgage or rent payments you may be eligible for housing benefit.

The Council's Housing Advice Service offers free advice on housing rights, disputes with landlords, eviction, or problems paying mortgage or rent, and can help with court representation - contact details on the right.

If you are a council tenant and your property has become too big for you, maybe after children leave home, the under-occupancy scheme will help you find a smaller property and reduce your costs. Call 020 8424 1509 to find out more.

You can also get help and advice from:

• Help2Let helps families needing to move to find private accommodation with reputable landlords
• Directgov has information about keeping your home
• Crisis has information for single people facing homelessless
• Directgov has information about evictions and homelessness
• Citizens Advice Bureau has helpful advice and information 
• Housing Shelter provides advice on keeping your home and what to do if you find yourself homeless
• The UK Insolvency Helpline offers a free, confidential and independent advice service for people with mortgage problems. Also help with low-cost home ownership.