Housing help for a homeless single man over 25. Housing advice say they cnnot help??!

emlou2009

if he is actually homeless they will put him in a homeless shelter or hostel.

i assume he probably went in and asked if he would be eligible for anything, to which they replied no because that is encouraging him to make himself homeless and get somewhere to live, they obviously would prefer he went about it privately, but when faced with the actual situation of homelessness they do help.

Freebie_Hunter_2

terryw wrote: »

If he rented a room and lived there you would still be entitled to Housing Benefit based on your income - his income would not be taken into account in deciding your entitlement.

That's the thing because he is the father of our child and we DID have a relationship, he would be classed as a family member and wouldn't be entitled to housing benefit. the tenancy agreement says that you cannot sub-let rooms and I am not sure if you can claim housing benefit for one dwelling.
Unless I am reading it wrong?!

terryw

Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

That's the thing because he is the father of our child and we DID have a relationship, he would be classed as a family member and wouldn't be entitled to housing benefit. the tenancy agreement says that you cannot sub-let rooms and I am not sure if you can claim housing benefit for one dwelling.
Unless I am reading it wrong?!

I was not suggesting that he rents a room from you.

RAS

He can probably get a room as a lodger in another person's house and claim up to £67 per week. That would include his rent, utilities and possibly CT and be furnished.

Pepzofio

Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

That's the thing because he is the father of our child and we DID have a relationship, he would be classed as a family member and wouldn't be entitled to housing benefit. the tenancy agreement says that you cannot sub-let rooms and I am not sure if you can claim housing benefit for one dwelling.
Unless I am reading it wrong?!

Either or both of you can apply as an individual on the basis that you are no longer a couple. Max HB will be half of the total rent payable, subject to LHA banding limits. (**BTW, I am assuming that you are joint tenants and so are both equally liable for the rent here.**)

The local authority will have to look into your living arrangements and satisfy themselves that you are not 'living as a couple' in their eyes, so yes, the claim will take longer to process and yes, it will probably feel fairly intrusive, but at least you might get some financial assistance at the end of it.

If your ex is a joint tenant then even if you 'kick him out' he could well be classed as intentionally homeless, as he has as much right to reside there as you do.

If, by any chance, the tenancy is in your name only, supposing you forced him to leave and he was kipping on a mate's floor then the council would have a duty to rehouse him, but probably only in temp accomodation, with no guarantee of long term social housing, especially as a single male with no dependants (i.e. living with him). They might, in those circumstances, find that their deposit fund is not quite as dry as they thought...

Freebie_Hunter_2

I feel so sad about the situation. I can't bear the thought of him in a grotty B&B but it looks as if there's no other choice

maggied_2

FH - this doesn't sound nice, you have my sympathy.

Is there no hope of reconciliation? (forgive me if this is a silly question). Just sounds like you do still care about what happens to him.

floss2

Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

..... He contacted the housing advice centre to see what his options were, but apparently they have no duty of care towards him. Effectively they don't give a s**t if he was on the streets!
I am HORRIFIED that they have refused him any help.....

The Council CANNOT help him as (a) he is not in a priority group (briefly that is anyone under 18, over 65, family or single parent with children under 18, has mental or physical health issues but check exact details with Shelter) and (b) they will probably have no single person's accomodation available and a very long list of people waiting.

emlou2009 wrote: »

if he is actually homeless they will put him in a homeless shelter or hostel....
...but when faced with the actual situation of homelessness they do help.

This will be his only option and this will probably be a 'first come, first served' basis.

Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

I feel so sad about the situation. I can't bear the thought of him in a grotty B&B but it looks as if there's no other choice

Unless he can lodge with someone or you can sort out your arrangements to the satisfaction of the Council & DSS, it may well be your only choice.

DVardysShadow

Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

I feel so sad about the situation. I can't bear the thought of him in a grotty B&B but it looks as if there's no other choice

If you really can't bear the thought, then you have to let him stay. Anything less and it is crocodile tears, unless I have missed something.

viktory

DVardysShadow wrote: »

If you really can't bear the thought, then you have to let him stay. Anything less and it is crocodile tears, unless I have missed something.

Totally agree. The OP and her ex clearly get on as she still cares so much, so let the poor sod continue to live in the house for now. They can even have separate rooms.