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Information about how to make your guests feel more comfortable in their new home, set expectations about how to live together and communicate with your guests.
This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.
Sets out the council’s responsibilities for when guests are asked to leave their accommodation due to unreasonable behaviour.
How guests can find rematches, and the how councils can support them. Includes how sponsors can continue to host.
How to meet the accommodation needs of guests, including information about gas safety and information about bills and paying rent.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
What to do if your guest will be temporarily absent from your accommodation.
A checklist of things to consider before you can offer support to someone from Ukraine.
Information about next steps when you have sponsored a guest for 6 months.
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.
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