Families and relationships
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Relationship breakdown
Staying in your home after a breakup
Breaking up when you have a joint tenancy
Breaking up if you live in your partner's home
Breaking up if you own a home together
If you’re a young person leaving home
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse and getting emergency housing
Getting an abusive partner to leave your home
Living with a partner or family
Moving your partner into your rented home
Last updated: 23 July 2025
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.