What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?
- Written by Emma Laurie, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southampton

The cost of living crisis is making it difficult for many people to pay their bills, including housing costs. Private sector rents have increased by an average 9% over the year to February 2024, and rising interest rates mean higher mortgage payments for many people.
If you find you can’t pay your bills, you...