Are you legally homeless?
Find out when we consider you to be legally homeless and if you qualify for help.
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How we define 'legally homeless'
Legally homeless may mean:
- you’ve been evicted
- you can’t get into your home, for example, your landlord has locked you out
- it’s not reasonable to stay in your home, for example, if you’re at risk of violence or abuse
- you’ve had to leave your home because of a flood or fire
Do you qualify for help?
To get help from us, you must also qualify under immigration rules - this means that you must be:
- a British or Irish citizen
- an EU citizen working in the UK or with the permanent right to live in the UK
- allowed to claim benefits in the UK if you are from outside the EU
How we can help
If you are legally homeless and have not already done so, please make a housing referral now.
Are you without a safe place to stay tonight?
If you have no safe place to stay tonight, please call 0800 731 6844.
If we have a duty to, we will arrange emergency accommodation for you and an interview to assess your housing needs as soon as possible.