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At Shelter Scotland we don’t provide houses, but we do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, we’ve housing advice for everyone.
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Are you homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? I need help
Find out what homelessness is and how it can be avoided, plus how you can get help from the council, what your housing rights are and where to get help if you're sleeping rough.
This section provides information about the different housing options available, from council housing, to renting to buying your own home.
If you rent your home rather than owning it, you will have a tenancy. A tenancy is a right to live in a property. There are several different kinds of tenancy, and your rights will
This section contains information about paying your rent, deposits and information about rent arrears, mortgages, council tax and advice on what to do if you get into debt.
Facing eviction from your tenancy by your landlord? If you rent in Scotland from the council, private landlord or RSL find out your tenancy rights.
Repossession can often be stopped. Check the repossession procedures and what tenants and partners' rights are and find out about the actual eviction process.
Find out how to get repairs carried out in rented and owner-occupied housing and how to improve your accommodation if it's unsuitable for your needs.
This section looks at housing issues that can arise when you live with other people. It explains your rights if you share rented accommodation and also your position if your relationship breaks down.
This section deals with antisocial behaviour, boundary disputes and has information on residents' associations and planning issues.
How the legal system in Scotland works and how they can help with housing problems. Advice on making a complaint plus information on discrimination and harassment.
This section looks at housing issues you may face as a disabled person and explains your rights.
This section looks at how you can keep your home warm, the effects of fuel poverty, how to make your home more energy efficient and where you can get help with the cost heating your
This section contains essential information for landlords, to help you understand your rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of your tenants.
This section contains advice for students, whether living in university owned accommodation or renting privately. Advice on finding and keeping a home, to getting repairs done and moving out.