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Temporary Accommodation

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If you are homeless and currently reside in Temporary Accommodation then there are a number of ways we can advise and assist you.

Moving on
We can help you find alternative accommodation in the private sector and you can still bid for council or housing association accommodation in the meantime.

Qualifying Offers
The Qualifying Offer scheme gives homeless families more choice about where they live. It allows you to choose a property rather than be given a property.

Reporting a repair
If your landlord is a Managing Agent then please contact them here
If your landlord is a Housing Association then please contact them here

Ways to pay your rent
There are a number of ways you can pay your rent, including by Direct Debit and online payments. Your tenancy conditions say that you must pay your rent every week for the following week. It is important that you decide how to pay your rent before you move in to your new home.

Difficulties in paying your rent
There is a lot of information available to help you if you have rent arrears. If you are having problems you should contact us.

Applying for Housing Benefit
It is your responsibility to claim any Housing Benefit that you may be entitled to.

Interim and temporary accommodation
Who is eligible for temporary accommodation?

Change of circumstances
If your circimstances change, it is important that you tell us.

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