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earthmother

We've not long been through a similar situation - DH is disabled (higher rate everything), we have 3 children, and our landlord decided he wanted the house for himself.

As said, the council will be sympathetic, but ultimately they can't/won't do anything until the very last moment.

As a single person he has more chance than many as we have found that most disabled/accesible properties are built for 1-2 people, but it is still all too often a case of 'dead mans boots' to pardon the expression. There are pots out there that HAs can draw on to adapt existing properties, but they are unwilling to do so for new tenants.

There should be a tenancy deposit scheme available to him for private lets, which will not only provide the deposit, but also a level of security as the council will be named on your tenancy agreement (the way we were explained it, the LL will be a bit easier on things like income and references, and you'd have a bit more back up should things need sorting, as it is in the councils interests to keep you in that property rather than have to try and rehome you again). We also found, after the fact, that there is also a scheme that will pay the first months rent, and as a vulnerable person he may qualify for a crisis loan for removal costs - but you need to push for all of these as it is rare you are voluntarily told about them.

We were lucky enough to find a semi-suitable house on the private market, so didn't have to go the hostel route thanks goodness, although we are still on the council list and applying for anything that might do in an effort not to end up in the same situation again.

Savvy_Sue

Ooh, another thought is to check out whether there are any local Housing Associations with provision for disabilities or even specialising in accommodation for those with disabilities. Although the council's 'list' may be the way to access these, getting in touch with them directly may also be worthwhile.

black_paw

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Ooh, another thought is to check out whether there are any local Housing Associations with provision for disabilities or even specialising in accommodation for those with disabilities. Although the council's 'list' may be the way to access these, getting in touch with them directly may also be worthwhile.

i think anything new built, they have to have a disabled person in for the quoter , thats how i think i got my flat. totally agree with the above. good luck fingers crossed for you