Speak to your landlord explain your situation. Ask if he/ she could let you out of your contract early. If this is refused, ask if they would consider a reduced rent for the remainder of the contract given the current circumstances. This might be a good way of approaching it.

IF you really cannot afford your rent: calculate your finances, work out what you can actually afford to pay.

COMMUNICATE with your landlord / letting agent and inform them of the amount you will pay.

DO try to pay some of your rent even if that is a small amount. This is very important.

Set up a payment plan which would be the very minimum you can afford.

It is important to continue to communicate with your landlord/ letting agency.

If you are struggling financially, please email wellbeing@yorksj.ac.uk and the Welfare Advisers can try to offer you more advice and guidance

For other advice you can go to SHELTER