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Service Description: This service provides information and advice about housing to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Also known as:- Homelessness, Housing Register, Housing Services

Your FAQ

Question: Who can I contact for advice regarding my landlord?

Answer: Contact the Law Centre, Exchange House, St Cross Lane, Newport, tel 01983 524715, e-mail to [email protected] or the Housing Services team at 7 High Street Newport tel 01983 821000, email [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

Where can I receive information and advice on Housing?
I am on the Island Homefinder Scheme and my circumstances have changed, what do I need to do?
Where can I receive information and advice?
Do you offer a rent deposit scheme?
I have just been given Notice to Quit (NTQ) by my landlord what should I do?
How do I claim Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit?
I am on the Island Homefinder Scheme and have moved address, what do I need to do?
How do I exchange my council/ Housing Association property for one on the Island?
My landlord won’t do any repairs, what can I do?
I am homeless what should I do?
How do I apply for a transfer?
What is sheltered accommodation?
Who can I contact for advice regarding my landlord?
After being released from prison, I have nowhere to live. Can you help?
Does the housing department build properties for affordable housing to meet local needs?
I have received a Notice Seeking Possession / Notice to Quit / Court Summons / Warrant for Possession of Property. What should I do ?
Can my landlord evict me by changing the locks and removing my belongings?
Who can Supporting People help?
Does the Council have a housing duty to those seeking asylum?
Is there somewhere I can get extra clothing for winter?