What does it do?What we can do: * Help people stay in their current home and prevent them from becoming homeless, for example when your landlord wants you to leave. * Advise people of their rights to stay in their home. * Advise people about Mortgage Rescue. * Advise people with rent arrears. * Give advice to those experiencing domestic abuse. * Advise how to get a Bond back. * Advise of rights regarding landlord disputes. * Discuss housing needs for health and well-being. * Discuss housing needs for independent living. * Discuss housing needs for people with learning disabilities. * Help explore housing options * Assess whether we have a duty to provide accommodation under the Housing Act. * Assess for homelessness and advise on temporary accommodation. |
Who it is for: People in Sheffield who have problems with their housing | Where it is available: Local service covering: Sheffield (South Yorkshire). | What it costs: It is a free service | How to access or apply for it: Contact us In person: 8:30 – 17:30 Monday – Friday at First Point Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield S1 2SH or Phone: 0114 2735142 or 0800 7311689 (an Out of Hours Service operates 17:00-8:30) | Classification(s): Information & options appraisal, Housing options appraisal, Information, Signposting / gateway service | Info last updated: 23/07/2010. |
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