In this section
- Can I get help if I've nowhere to live?
- Will the council find me a home?
- What if the council won't help me?
- What if I'm at risk of losing my home because of my landlord?
- What can I do if someone in my family is abusing me?
- How can the police or a solicitor help me?
- What legal action can I take to keep me and my children safe?
- How can I help someone who is being abused?
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Can I get help if I've nowhere to live?
The thought of having nowhere to live is terrifying for anyone. But there are laws to protect you from being homeless, especially if you are a vulnerable person - for example, if you are young, pregnant or being threatened by someone. In many cases, your local council must find you somewhere to live. There are rules setting out when and how they must help you - see Will the council find me a home? But even if they won't help you, there are other organisations, such as Shelter (link opens in new window), that can help you find somewhere to live.
What if I can't stay in my current home?
You don't have to be sleeping on the streets to be homeless. You may be entitled to get help to find somewhere to live (or to stay in your home), if you have a good reason for your current difficulties at home. Here we explain what those reasons could be.
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