If you don't have anywhere to live, your local council may have a duty to provide housing for you. However, dealing with the council can be difficult and not everyone is entitled to housing.

You may be entitled to help from the housing department of your local council if you don't have anywhere to live or are about to lose your home. Depending on your circumstances, they may have a legal duty to house you. You don't have to be sleeping on the streets to be entitled to help. If the council has already told you that it doesn't have to help you, we can assist you in checking whether the reasons given are legally correct. If they're not, you may be able to take action.

If you have nowhere to stay (or are likely to become homeless within 28 days), you may be able to get help from the homeless persons unit of the council. What sort of help it has to give you depends on your personal circumstances. At the very least, the council should assess your situation and help you find a place to live. The council must give you information about accommodation that is suitable for you and inform you of places you could try, such as housing associations, hostels or private landlords. The council has a legal duty to provide accommodation for certain groups of people. You should be able to get accommodation immediately if you are homeless, eligible for assistance, and in priority need. You may not be eligible for assistance if you are seeking asylum or have come to the UK from abroad.

If you require further information contact Peasegoods on 0800 163059 or fill in the online contact form.