I’m splitting up with my partner

If you are splitting up with your partner or your relationship has broken down and you need advice about your housing situation, contact our Housing Needs Team.

We can advise you whether you are renting from a private landlord or Housing Association or are buying your property.

We can:

Refer you for legal advice if required
Discuss your housing options with you
Refer you to other agencies who can help

Please remember-you should never give up your rights to your property without seeking legal advice first.

It is essential that you protect your rights by seeking advice from one of the agencies listed on this page.

My partner has been violent or abusive to me or is threatening to me

If you are unsafe at home because your partner has been violent or abusive to you, see our page, I can’t stay where I am/it’s difficult to stay at home

In an emergency situation, call the police on 999.

What will I need to bring with me?

To help us give you the correct advice, it would be useful if you could bring the following with you:

Any documents relating to your property, for example, your tenancy agreement if you rent your property or details of your mortgage if you are buying your property.

If you or your partner are taking or have already taken legal action to remove the other from the property, for example, as part of a divorce settlement or by a court injunction, please bring in any documents relating to this, for example, solicitors letters and copies of any court orders which have been granted.