How to get help from our housing options team, and specific advice if you are homeless due to: eviction from a private property, domestic abuse, non-violent relationship breakdown, and more.
If your landlord has asked you to leave, or you are worried your tenancy might be ending, it’s important to understand your rights.
The type of tenancy you hold affects the notice your landlord must give you and the steps they must follow.
If you’re unsure what kind of tenancy you have, you can use Shelter’s tenancy checker tool
The Renters’ Rights Act is a major reform of private renting in England. It changes how tenancies work, how landlords can end tenancies, and the notices they can serve. Many of these changes start on 1 May 2026 and may affect your plans.
Visit the Shelter website for more information.
Our housing options team can help you:
Get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
There is helpful guidance available online for issues relating to eviction, rent increases, landlord problems and ending a tenancy.