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Repossessions, homelessness and evictions

Information on what support is available to help you stay in your home. Includes your rights if you're homeless or have nowhere safe to stay.

  1. If you cannot afford to pay your mortgage

    Get advice and take steps to help you stay in your home.

  2. Home Owners' Support Fund

    If you're at risk of having your home repossessed, the Home Owners' Support Fund may be able to help you.

  3. If you're being evicted – council or housing association tenant

    Information on the eviction process and what to do if your council or social landlord wants to evict you.

  4. If you're being evicted – private tenant

    Information on the eviction process and what to do if your private landlord wants to evict you.

  5. If you're homeless or have nowhere safe to stay

    Find out your options if you’re homeless and don’t have anywhere to stay tonight.

  6. Repossession

    You may be able to postpone or stop your home from being repossessed.

  7. Sheriff officer powers and your rights

    Check what sheriff officers powers are and you rights.

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