Langdale and Fylingdales area wildfire
You can find the latest information about the wildfire in the Langdale and Fylingdales area near Scarborough and Whitby on our Langdale and Fylingdales area wildfire page.
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- you or your partner have a legally enforceable agreement to pay rent to your landlord
- the person who is liable to make the payments is not making them and it is reasonable for you to pay rent in order to remain in the house
- you live independently but share the accommodation with other people, for instance, joint liability
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