Creating a fairer Britain
New law in forceThe Equality Act came into force on 1 October 2010. Some of the information on this page may be out of date.
If you are homeless or have been threatened with eviction, you may have a legal right to stay in (or return to) your home. You may also be entitled to help from the council or social services.
You should seek advice early. Don’t wait until the last moment or it may be too late to stop an eviction.
Find out more about the help you can get if you are homeless.