Housing

▶ Housing

• I am behind with my rent payments, what can I do?

  For information about how to deal with rent arrears, see this section of the Citizens Advice website.

• I am behind with my mortgage payments, what can I do?

  For information about what to do if you are behind in your mortgage payments, see this section of the Citizens Advice website

• How can I apply for social housing in Northumberland?

  Information about social housing and how to apply for it can be found here on Northumberland County Council’s website.

• What are the rules for deposits on rented property?

  For a range of information on tenancy deposits, including how to reclaim a deposit and the various protection schemes available see this section of Shelters website.

• I am homeless or soon to be made homeless, what can I do?

  If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness it is important that you seek advice and support as soon as possible.

  For help and information, see this section of Northumberland County Council's website.

• I have a dispute with my neighbour/other resident – what can I do?

  For more information about many of the common neighbourhood disputes, such as noise, anti-social behaviour and access to land, see this section of the Citizens Advice website.

• I am a landlord. What are my rights and responsibilities?

  For information relevant to landlords, see the Government website.

   

   

• I need more help - who can help me?

  More online help is available from Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity on their website, or call Shelter’s free housing advice helpline on: 0808 800 4444

• Sample Letters

  Citizen's Advice have produced a range of sample letters to help you with your housing problems.  To view and download the letters please click here.

• FACT SHEETS

  A range of printable fact sheets on Housing is available here