Not sure if anyone on here would know about housing rights-I've been living in my HA flat for over 35 years-moved here when friend unsure he wanted to live in UK still wanted rent covered for few months-he left and didn't return-we lost touch, just heard he's died, some years ago. I am nearing retirement age now and very scared about how I will continue to manage the 5 flights of stairs as I age and would love to do a swap and live near family but daren't tell HA he's died/I'm here. I've always paid the rent and the HA accept the rent from my bank account (my name's not same as my friend the tenant's). Please be gentle with replies, am so anxious about telling this