Don't stay in your home if you don't feel safe. You may be able to get help if you have been attacked in your home.

• I've been intimidated
• I own my home
• I'm having problems with my housemates

I've been intimidated

Don't stay in your home if you don't feel safe. You may be able to get help from the Housing Executive if you have been attacked in your home.

If the Housing Executive decide that you have been intimidated you may be eligible for permanent accommodation. You will usually be accepted as legally homeless and will get an extra 200 points on the Selection Scheme.

You may also be able to get an emergency grant from the Housing Executive. Contact your local Housing Executive District Office for more information.

You will also be able to get temporary accommodation until suitable permanent accommodation becomes available. This temporary accommodation may be a hostel.

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I own my home

You may have to move out before you are able to sell your home. This can cause serious financial problems as you will have to pay for two separate accommodations.

The Housing Executive may be able to purchase your home if you have been a victim of intimidation. This is known as the Scheme for the Purchase of Evacuated Dwellings (SPED).

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I'm having problems with my housemates

If you are renting privately you should tell your landlord if you have been attacked by people you live with. Your landlord may be able to evict the violent person.

However, your landlord will have to give the person at least 28 days' notice to quit and get a court order before the person will have to leave the accommodation.