Glossary
NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds)
Plain-English definition
An immigration status that stops a person claiming most welfare benefits, including housing benefit. It does not take away the landlord's duty to keep the home in repair, and some council duties still apply to families.
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Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 15 June 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.
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