Housing issues
We can help you tackle problems with housing
Housing issues will always arise and therefore it’s important you know your rights and responsibilities. We can give you advice on where you stand, whether you are renting your home or paying a mortgage.
If you live in Horsham, Crawley, Mid Sussex or Worthing, we also work in partnership with local authorities to provide specialist housing advice.
Looking to buy your home? Calculate your monthly mortgage payment using this guide.
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News & Events
Our Winter Newsletter is here!
As we step into the new year it’s a good time to have an annual check that your home is fire and carbon monoxide safe and meets all of the fire and smoke alarm standards. Have a read through our guide and check that you know the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to make sure you are protected from fires at home.
Throughout the colder months, Citizens Advice West Sussex (CAWS) will be offering advice and support at local community ‘warm spaces’ such as libraries, community centres and town halls. Right across the county, from Crawley to Worthing and East Grinstead to Shoreham-by-Sea, CAWS advisers will offer proactive support and information on a wide range of energy-related matters.
Citizens Advice in West Sussex is aiming to raise awareness about domestic abuse by taking part in this year’s UN-led 16 days of activism campaign. This year’s campaign, which runs from November 25th to December 10th, is aimed at ending digital abuse against women and girls.
Citizens Advice in West Sussex celebrated their 86th year of helping local residents at their Annual General Meeting in Crawley on November 6. With over 350 local volunteers working together for the community, their advice helped people access £26million of additional income people were missing out on, including fuel tariffs to reduce energy bills. Community members gave up over 33,000 hours and the charity provided 11,000 hours of training to community members across the year.
