Housing Advice & Homelessness Leaflets  

We can provide all the leaflets listed below in LARGE PRINT, on tape and in Braille. Also, for people whose first language is not English.
If you would like this translated into any of the following languages, please telephone 01252 774420

French

German

Spanish

Portuguese

Polish

Bengali

Hindi

Punjabi

Cantonese

Mandarin

Nepalese

The factsheets listed below are available to be downloaded in the download area to the right hand side of this page.

Applying for a Home
This leaflet explains how to apply to Hart District Council for a home, and how the Joint Housing Register operates. In addition, it explains how we will prioritise you for housing by awarding points to your application, and how you can choose a housing association home.

Hart Homes
A briefer version of the applying for a home leaflet that provides details on how to bid through the Choice Based Lettings Scheme Hart Homes.

Homelessness
If you are homeless, or might become homeless, then this leaflet will explain what you should do.  It sets out the duty that Hart District Council has towards you, and answers some commonly asked questions.

Homelessness - How to seek a review of our decisions
This leaflet is intended to inform you about your rights to a review of a decision made by Sentinel Housing Association on behalf of Hart District Council in respect of your homelessness application.

Local Hostel Information
This factsheet provides information about local places where you may be able to stay if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Social Housing providers in the Hart area
This factsheet explains the roles of Housing Associations.

The Rent Deposit Scheme - (Information for Applicants)
The Rent Deposit Scheme is available for Applicants who have been accepted as homeless by Hart District Council or where the Council is likely to have a duty to accept an Applicant as homeless.

The Rent Deposit Scheme - (Information for Landlords)
This leaflet provides details to Landlords about the Rent Deposit Scheme.

Dealing with Debt
This factsheet provides advice about dealing with debt and give details of where to get help.

Harassment and Illegal Eviction
This factsheet provides advice if you are a victim of harassment or illegal eviction.

Relationship Breakdown and Housing
This factsheet provides basic advice and information for people who are experiencing relationship breakdown, and wish to stay in their home, or find alternative accommodation.

Domestic Violence
This leaflet provides advice to people who may be suffering from domestic violence.

Medical Assessment
This leaflet provides advice to people who need to complete a medical form for their Housing Register application

Housing Customer Service Standards
This leaflet provides information about the provision of the best customer service possible

Older People Housing Options
This leaflet is intended to provide advice for older people on sheltered schemes, remaining in your home, comminicare and other support.

Removal & Storage Information (currently under review)
If you are homeless and have to move into temporary accommodation, you may need to organise the removal and/or storage of your belongings.  The purpose of this factsheet is to give you details of companies that may be able to help you.

Private Rented Accommodation (currently under review)
This factsheet highlights some of the issues you should consider when looking to rent a home in the private sector.

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