{"id":31755,"date":"2017-07-17T16:55:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?page_id=31755"},"modified":"2022-05-14T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T14:21:06","slug":"housing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Housing Homepage” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Fhousing%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This page links to information about handling problems with your landlord or neighbours, housing rights at the end of a relationship, rent and mortgage arrears, and help to avoid losing your home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31780″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Shelter” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fengland.shelter.org.uk%2Fhousing_advice|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Shelter is a housing advice charity, their website and helpline provide advice on a full range of housing issues, including: eviction, homelessness, repairs and tenancy deposits.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0808 800 4444<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm & Sat-Sun 8am-5pm<\/p>\n

Calls are free from landlines and most mobile networks.<\/p>\n

Webchat service also available via the website[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31670″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Advice for Older People” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ageuk.org.uk%2Fhome-and-care%2Fhousing-choices%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Information about housing options for older people is available on the ageUK website or by calling their helpline. This includes: adapting your home, sheltered housing, care homes, and getting support in your home.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 345 3446<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31731″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Finding Privately Rented Accommodation” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcawatford.org.uk%2Finternal%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F09%2FFinding-Privately-Rented-Accomodation-2017.pdf||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]We recognise that for people on low income and who are claiming Housing Benefit it can be very difficult to find privately rented accommodation through high street letting agents. This page links to a number of websites where accommodation for people on low incomes might be found. There is also a section for renting with a pet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31770″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Join Housing Register” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Funity.homeconnections.org.uk%2FSharedPartnerOLR%2FQuestionnaireStart.aspx%3Fqid%3D805||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Social Housing in Watford is access through a Choice Based Lettings Scheme whereby those who are have joined the Housing Register are assigned a priority band and can \u2018bid\u2019 for properties as they become available.<\/p>\n

Not everyone can join the Housing Register. You will need to have a housing need and will generally have to have lived in the Watford for five out of the last six years.<\/p>\n

You can download the council nominations policy at watford.gov.uk<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”‘How to’ guides” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.advicenow.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Practical guides – they explain what you need to know, where you need to go and what you need to do to solve your problem.<\/p>\n

How to check a Section 21 eviction notice<\/a><\/p>\n

How to check if your tenancy deposit is protected<\/a><\/p>\n

How to check your housing status<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31772″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/www.newhope.org.uk\/”][vc_btn title=”New Hope” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newhope.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]New Hope provides accommodation and support to people who are homeless or vulnerably housed. This includes up to 60 beds in different types of accommodation as well as shower facilities, food and support at the Rough Sleeping Prevention Service<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 012 0168<\/p>\n

Emergency line open 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”33097″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Housing and homelessness” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lutonlawcentre.org.uk%2Fhousing-and-homelessness%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Free confidential legal advice from Luton Law Centre.<\/p>\n

The Housing & Homelessness AdviceLine<\/p>\n

T<\/strong>: 01582 481 000
\nOpening hours:
\nTuesday 10:30-12:30
\nThursday 10:30-12:30<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 13p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 55p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31786″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”YMCA” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneymca.org%2Fwhat-we-do%2Faccommodation%2Fcharter-house-hostel||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Hostel accommodation in Watford. Access to the accommodation is through an application process and so is not available in emergency situations.<\/p>\n

Potential applicants should contact the housing team.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 01923 353 600<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 13p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 55p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes).<\/p>\n

E:<\/strong> housingwatford@oneymca.org
\nA:<\/strong> Charter House, Charter Place, Watford WD17 2RT[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Disrepair” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Fhousing%2Frepairs-in-rented-housing%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]These pages give information about who is responsible for repairs in rented housing and your options for taking action against your landlord.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31792″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Information for Landlords” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fbrowse%2Fhousing-local-services%2Flandlords||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Information from gov.uk about checking your tenant’s right to rent, requirements for deposit protection, renting a room in your home, and possession action[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31802″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Grow” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fgrowhostel.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Grow is a hostel for men with drug and alcohol misuse issues.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 01923 256189<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 13p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 55p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”34672″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”National Residential Landlords Association” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrla.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]The help Citizens Advice can give to landlords may be limited. There is information for landlords available from gov.uk (above).<\/p>\n

If you need more detailed help and advice you may wish to join the National Residential Landlords Association. Membership starts from \u00a375 per year.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 131 6400
\nTelephone advice line is open between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and between 9am and 1pm on Saturdays.<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 16p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 65p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”34017″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”The Leasehold Advisory Service” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lease-advice.org%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Free advice on residential leasehold and park homes law. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) is an independent body, and only advises leaseholders and park home owners. All advisers are legally qualified.<\/p>\n

LEASE advice guides<\/a> – detailed advice on the core issues that affect leasehold property.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32281″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”Watford Community Housing Trust” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wcht.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Watford Community Housing is a housing association providing homes and services to over 20 local communities throughout Watford and parts of Three Rivers.<\/p>\n

General Enquiries & Repairs: 0800 218 2247<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm<\/p>\n

Calls are free from landlines and most mobile networks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32280″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”Herts Young Homeless” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyh.org.uk%2Four-services||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]A free, countywide, confidential advice service to 16 -24 year olds who are homeless, experiencing housing difficulties or require general advice on their housing options.<\/p>\n

16-17 years old<\/strong>
\nT:\u00a0<\/strong>0300 323 0130 (freephone)<\/p>\n

18-24 years old<\/strong>
\nT:\u00a0<\/strong>0800 035 5775 (freephone)<\/p>\n

All other enquiries<\/strong>
\nT:\u00a0<\/strong>0333 320 2384<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32277″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ricsfirms.com%2Fresidential%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Guides:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Subsidence
\n<\/a><\/span>Party walls<\/a>
\nDilapidations<\/a>
\nFlooding<\/a>
\nHome surveys<\/a>
\nHome extensions<\/a>
\nProperty auctions<\/a>
\nCompulsory purchase<\/a>
\nRight to light<\/a>
\nBuying and selling arts & antiques<\/a>
\nLetting a property<\/a>
\nRenting a property<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":6614,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"left-sidebar-template.php","meta":{"protect_children":false},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHousing - Watford<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Housing - Watford\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Watford\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-05-14T14:21:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/\",\"name\":\"Housing - Watford\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2017-07-17T15:55:40+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-05-14T14:21:06+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Housing\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/\",\"name\":\"Watford\",\"description\":\"Citizens Advice Watford\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Housing - Watford","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Housing - Watford","og_description":"[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”","og_url":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/","og_site_name":"Watford","article_modified_time":"2022-05-14T14:21:06+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Estimated reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/","url":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/","name":"Housing - Watford","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/#website"},"datePublished":"2017-07-17T15:55:40+00:00","dateModified":"2022-05-14T14:21:06+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/housing\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Housing"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/#website","url":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/","name":"Watford","description":"Citizens Advice Watford","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31755"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31755"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35475,"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31755\/revisions\/35475"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}