An appointment with an EHAP housing adviser is free and available to all Edinburgh residents. Our overall objective is to help prevent homelessness but we can supply assistance at every level of need. Worried about your home? At EHAP your home is our priority.
Schools
EHAP provides housing advice and information to school-leaversHospitals
EHAP works with NHS Lothian hospitals to meet patients' housing advice needsPrison Outreach
EHAP advisers are based in HMP Edinburgh, HMP Cornton Vale and HM YOI PolmontEx-Armed Services Personnel
EHAP services are open to ex-armed services personnel
Proposed Reform to the ‘Right to Buy’ for New Tenants
The Scottish Government has published a new Housing Bill, which among other proposals, intends to introduce a restriction on the rights of new social rented sector tenants to buy their home from their social landlord.
Housing Advice Strategy Launch
The launch of a new Housing Advice Strategy for Edinburgh took place on 21st December 2009 at a special event at the City Chambers. David Gardner, Project Executive of CHAI, EHAP's lead partner, was asked to speak at the event. Select this news item to find out more and link to the Strategy itself.
Section 11 of the Homelessness (etc) Scotland Act 2003
A rough guide for owner-occupiers, tenants, landlords and creditors - your questions answered.