Tuesday, 22 May 2012

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13/08/2010

Q: I live in a house which was council-owned until 2003, it is now owned by a housing trust. I had a secure tenancy when I moved into the property in 1982, now I have an assured tenancy. What is the difference and do I retain all my rights? reuben8

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