I am a tenant at risk of eviction, what do I need to know?

If you have concerns about any of the following, seek help today: 

• Debt 
• Loss of employment 
• Claiming benefits 
• Housing issues 

If you are served with an Eviction Notice please seek advice and support before acting upon it. 

• To find out if you are entitled to legal aid and Civil Legal Advice and Find a local solicitor 
• Up to date advice from Shelter for tenants  
• Housing, welfare benefits and employment advice Greater Manchester Law Centre 
• Your local Citizens Advice can provide general free, confidential and independent advice and information 
• For free, expert, debt advice: StepChange Debt Charity 
• Apply for Universal Credit 
• Apply for a budget advance during the five week wait for the first payment of Universal Credit 
• Help from Citizens Advice in making a claim for Universal Credit 
• Entitled to – who offer online benefit calculators, including specific advice on help available from benefits if you are affected by coronavirus 

Tenants Union UK and Association of Community Organisations for Reform Now – who work on behalf of tenants and others to improve the quality of life for tenants