I am at risk of becoming homeless?

 I think I've been a victim of fraud

 Where can you access support?

Get in touch with the Student Advice and Engagement Team, especially if it involves your visa

Sources of support

If you are at risk of becoming homeless or are currently without stable accommodation e.g. you are sofa-surfing with friends, there are various organisations you can contact for advice:

University of London Housing Advice Team

https://housing.london.ac.uk/get-advice

Shelter

https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness 

UK Government

https://www.gov.uk/homelessness-help-from-council

If you are on a visa that states 'No recourse to public funds' you are unlikely to be able to access some forms of support from the government. You would need to let the borough council know about your status. 

Crisis

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/ 

St. Mungos

https://www.mungos.org/

The Connection at St Martin-in-the-fields

https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/get-help-homelessness/ 

Citizen’s Advice

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/homelessness/applying-for-homeless-help/check-if-you-can-apply-for-homeless-help/ 

Centrepoint - services for people aged 16-25

https://centrepoint.org.uk/youth-homelessness/get-help-now/

Will the changes in the Renters' Rights Act affect me?

The laws and protections with regards to renters changed on the 1st May 2026 for most private tenants.  Shelter have compiled a useful guidance to the changes on the rules:

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/renters_rights_act_changes_for_private_renters