Advice for homeless issues

There are many life events that can create a housing problem. Use the links below for advice in different situations, and read our tips on how to search for a home. 

Advice in a housing crisis

• What can I do to find a home? How to search for a privately-rented home, apply for housing benefits and join the housing register.
• I am being evicted by my landlord What to do if you live in rented accommodation in Liverpool and have been given an eviction notice.
• I need to escape domestic abuse If you need to move out of your home to escape domestic abuse, we can help in an emergency.
• I have left prison Find out what you can do to find accommodation when you leave prison and what support is on offer.
• I have left care If you are care experienced and homeless or at risk of homelessness, the leaving care team can help.
• I am sleeping rough Help if you are sleeping on the street or are worried about someone who is.

Other sources of help

• I want to report a poor landlord How to report poor housing standards and check if your landlord is on the licensing register.
• I have been given refugee status Get help from our refugee and migrant service, and search their directory of local support.
• I am in temporary accommodation Information about the short-term placements we offer while we review some housing referrals.

Elsewhere on the web

Advice from external agencies.

• I am behind with my mortgage (citizensadvice.org.uk)
• I can't return home after a hospital stay (NHS.UK)
• I have left the armed services (serviceleaversliverpool.co.uk)