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HOUSING RULES & LOCAL SERVICES<\/strong>: We explain the all-important laws about owning or renting a room from a landlord.<\/p>\n

You can find guidance and explanations about the regulations relating to your local council services.<\/p>\n

This also includes planning and building laws, as well as dealing with neighbours in a way that follows the law.<\/p>\n

That means knowing how to report noise problems without physical confrontation. This section also includes legislative solutions for annoyances caused by pets and animals.<\/p>\n

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Housing Rules Guide<\/h2>\n

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Councils and Local Authorities<\/h4>\n

The roles and distribution of functions vary according to the local arrangements in your area. Find and get access to your local councils<\/a> and their regional services.<\/p>\n

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Council Housing<\/h2>\n

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Council House Rules<\/h4>\n

Find out about council housing rules<\/a> and housing association regulations. There is extra information and advice on sheltered housing and shared ownership.<\/p>\n

Council & Housing Association Evictions<\/h4>\n

Check further information on the legal procedures in the council and housing association eviction<\/a> process.<\/p>\n

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Council Tax Rules<\/h2>\n

Local authorities levy a tax on households called Council Tax<\/a>. Levies get based on the how many people live in the domestic property and its estimated value.<\/p>\n

UK RULES A-Z<\/strong>: Knowledge is powerful! Browse the full alphabetical list on the UK rule of law<\/a> and regulations.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Housing<\/h2>\n

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Applying for Emergency Housing<\/h4>\n

You might get help and expert advice from a regional council if you become homeless<\/a> or you are going to lose your home. You can apply for help from the council at Shelter Scotland<\/a> for that region.<\/p>\n

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Legally Homeless<\/h4>\n

The council must help those with legal homelessness. Find out how to get emergency housing<\/a> if you are homeless in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Joint Property Ownership<\/h2>\n

The information in this guide about joint ownership of property<\/a> explains how to check whether your title is a joint tenant or tenants in common and how to change proprietorship.<\/p>\n

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Landlords Renting Out Rooms<\/h2>\n

The regulations for a landlord<\/a> who rents out a room to a tenant follow strict rules of conduct. They include tenancy agreements<\/a>, deposit protection scheme, and when evicting the occupiers from the property.<\/p>\n

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Planning Permissions<\/h2>\n

There are several key differences between building regulations and planning permissions<\/a>. The section is for those requiring permission or making an appeal.<\/p>\n

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Private Renting<\/h2>\n

The information in this section covers the most important private renting rights and responsibilities as a tenant<\/a> living in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Eviction Process<\/h4>\n

A simple guide explaining the eviction process for private tenants<\/a> in the United Kingdom. The information covers private renting for tenants and evictions procedures.<\/p>\n

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Eviction Court Hearings<\/h4>\n

What is a court possession hearing UK? Most court hearings for tenant eviction<\/a> get held at a county court where a judge decides whether you should get evicted or not.<\/p>\n

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Eviction Notices<\/h4>\n

The first step of eviction<\/a> is getting written notice from the landlord to leave the property. But, the type of tenancy you have often determines how much notice you get.<\/p>\n

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Property Ownership<\/h2>\n

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. Find a list of UK property ownership laws<\/a> and legal things to consider when owning a property.<\/p>\n

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Repossessions<\/h2>\n

A guide explaining the legal process of house repossession<\/a> and repossession hearings. Find out what your mortgage lender must do and how to get help with your legal costs.<\/p>\n

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Squatting and the Law<\/h2>\n

A simple guide explaining squatting and the law<\/a> on squatting and squatters. You can also find information about removing squatters from property in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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