Housing

Shelter

Provides comprehensive advice on housing issues, including tenants’ rights, eviction, rent disputes, and finding affordable housing. They also offer guidance to migrants on avoiding exploitation in the rental market.

Website: https://www.shelter.org.uk/

ACORN

A community-based union that fights for tenant rights and against exploitation in housing. They help migrants and tenants who are dealing with unfair landlords, unsafe housing, and provide support in securing affordable rentals.

Website: ACORN || Union for the Community (acorntheunion.org.uk)

London Renters Union (LRU)

A union advocating for renters’ rights, particularly in London. They offer support to migrants and low-income tenants, helping them with rent disputes, eviction issues, and advice on securing affordable housing.

Website: https://londonrentersunion.org/

Crisis

Focuses on helping homeless people, including migrants, by providing support for finding stable accommodation. They offer housing advice, help with avoiding exploitation, and assistance with finding affordable housing.

Website: https://www.crisis.org.uk/

Asylum Support Housing Advice (ASHA)

Provides housing advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees, helping them navigate their rights and secure safe, affordable accommodations. They also offer assistance with housing-related disputes.

Website: Asha – Support for Asylum Seekers & Refugees in North Staffs (asha-uk.org)

In Communities

Offers guidance for tenants, including migrants, on understanding their rental rights and responsibilities, avoiding exploitation by landlords, and finding safe, affordable housing.

Website: Pay rent | Incommunities Website

Generation Rent

Advocates for renters’ rights, including those of migrants. They provide information on housing standards, rent controls, and avoiding unfair treatment in the rental market.

Website: https://www.generationrent.org/

NACCOM (No Accommodation Network)

Works to prevent destitution among refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers. They connect migrants with housing services and advice on securing temporary or permanent affordable accommodations.

Website: NACCOM – The No Accommodation Network

Local Councils (Housing Departments)

Many local councils offer housing advice services for migrants and tenants, including information on affordable housing options, tenant rights, and how to handle issues with landlords. Each local council has a housing department that deals with issues related to housing support.

Website: Visit your local council’s website (e.g., Gov.UK Local Council Finder)