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Our assessment tools can help you work out your housing rights, helping you check what kind of tenancy you have and if the council has to house you.

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Does the council have to house me?

If you don't have anywhere to live, your local council may have a duty to house you. Our free assessment helps you work out what you're entitled to. It takes only a few minutes, and
What kind of tenancy do I have?

To know your rights as a tenant, you need to know what kind of tenancy agreement you have. Our tenancy checker can help you to work out which one you are likely to have.
Other online checkers

Links to online tools which can help you set a budget and check if you're entitled to benefits and tax credits, find out how much you can borrow for a mortgage and how you can

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