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Court costs & legal aid

Court action can be expensive and you may have to pay fees. If you win your case the judge may order the other side to pay some or all of your costs. If you lose your case, you could end up having to pay for the other person's legal costs as well as your own fees and any damages the judge awards. You might be able to get financial help with the costs of legal action through Legal Aid.

Working out and paying your rates bill

Land & Property Services, (LPS) is the agency that collects rates. Your rate bill is based on your property's capital value and the council area you live in.

Fair treatment when applying for housing

Whether you decide to rent privately or to apply for social housing you should be treated fairly regardless of your background.

Areas of choice

When you apply for social housing you must choose the areas where you’d like to live. Most people can choose any areas they want but there are restrictions on some people.

After the homelessness tests

The Housing Executive takes around 5 weeks to make a decision on your case.

They'll send you a letter to let you know their decision.

Pension planner

Find out how much money you'll have when you retire using this calculator from the Money Advice Service.

Eligibility for housing if you're not from UK or Ireland

You can only get help with housing if your immigration status allows this. You might be able to get help if

you have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme 
you have been given refugee status 
you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Housing advice for Northern Ireland

Court costs & legal aid

Working out and paying your rates bill

Fair treatment when applying for housing

Areas of choice

After the homelessness tests

Pension planner

Eligibility for housing if you're not from UK or Ireland

Universal Credit for rent on 2 homes

Domestic abuse

Small claims court

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