At home

This page looks at some of the problems you may encounter at home. The links on this page will take you out of the easy access section and into our main advice pages.

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Arguments at home

Are you always fighting with your flatmates? Or are things in your family fraught? If you're arguing with the people you live with, or if you and your partner are about to split up, this may affect where you live and how you pay for your home.

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Burst pipes, leaky roofs and other problems

Is your landlord refusing to fix the central heating? Or maybe you need to mend your roof but don't know where to start? Our repairs section has everything you need to know to get those problem repairs done.

Beware of the dog notice

Nightmare landlords and neighbours from hell

From dogs that mess in your garden to landlords that turn up on your doorstep unannounced and neighbours that make your life a misery, find out what you can do to tackle harassment and antisocial behaviour here.

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Scary letters

If you've had a scary letter from your landlord or the bank, don't just stuff it at the back of a drawer. If you're having problems paying your rent or mortgage, or if your landlord wants you out, it's important to deal with the situation as soon as you can.

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