► Housing
Find the right place to live is important to your well-being. You also need to make sure you can afford to pay the rent as you will probably be signing a legally binding contract. Don't sign a contract without see the property and make sure you read through any agreement before signing. It is important you understand what you are signing, so if you are not sure about any of clauses come and get it checked by an adviser. Below are some leaflets and useful links which you may find helpful. Can't find the information you need? Come and see us and we can help you with your housing query.
Useful Leaflets
Do I Need a TV Licence?
Difficult Landlords
Tenancy Deposit Information
Checking a Tenancy Agreement
Moving Out
Gas Safety Flyer
Useful Links
Shelter
Direct Gov
Cornwall County Council
Direct Gov
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS)
TV Licensing
HM Court Service
Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Guide
Department of Communities and Local Govenment
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these advice pages. However, they cannot be regarded as a substitute for statutory regulations, or individual advice which is available from FXU Advisers.
Househunting Checklist
Useful checklist when viewing and moving into a property
No licence? You could get a large fine and a criminal conviction
Does your landlord keep coming in without your permission?
Housing Repairs
Know your rights and how get repairs done
How to get your deposit back at the end of the tenancy
Check before you sign
Everthing you need to know for a hassle free move out
Make sure your appliances are safe
The housing and homeless charity
TCS Accommodation Office
Information about Halls of Residence and Private Accommodation list
Citizen's Advice Bureau
Advice Leaflet - Renting from a Private Landlord
Housing Ombudsman Service
Make a complaint about your Landlord or Letting Agent
Information about Council Tax
Who to contact if you are living in bad conditions and can't get repairs done, or are living in an unlicienced HMO.
Information about Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL)
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Information on whether you need a license and how to pay
How to sue through the Small Claim Procedure
Easy guide through the claim procedure
Health and Safety Executive
Advice to students on safe use of gas appliances
Tips on taking an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
