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Complain to your council if they have done something wrong, failed to provide a service or not followed correct procedures
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Guides for sponsors on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, including eligibility criteria, how to apply as a sponsor and advice about how to make your guests welcome in the UK.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for business properties - apply, exemptions, displaying a certificate, fines and penalties
Get information from your local council about asbestos in your home and how to dispose of it safely
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
If you're under 18, you cannot usually rent your own home, but you'll be on the priority list for council housing - your rights and what happens if you want to leave home
This collection brings together all data and documents relating to the English indices of deprivation.
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums as a member of the armed forces.
Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
This guidance clarifies the extent (or location) to which the leaseholder protections apply. It also explains what is meant by qualifying date and qualifying lease.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Building regulation in England to provide guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ambulant toilets and toilet cubicles.
Building regulation in England setting standards for overheating in new residential buildings.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
This collection includes the latest statistics and management information on homelessness and rough sleeping in England.
Apply to the tribunal about a rent increase decision, changes to a lease or a decision about a council house, park home or caravan, in England.
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
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