Nightmare landlord

Wee_Willy_Harris

Then post a link to the "assistance" available that you mentioned.... simples!

missile

tbs624 wrote: »

Missile - if you are going to post in threads where people are seeking help you either need to be able to back up your assertions with some facts or recognise that most other readers are likely to dismiss the content of your posts as mere nonsense.

Some Ts who *have a repairing obligation*within the terms of their lease and/or are in receipt of specific benefits can access specific "repairs assistance grants". The OP is unlikely to qualify.

It seems that you were aware of the financial assitance I was refering to and I wonder why you felt the need to critiscise me?

However I do take your point and now that you have asked in a more reasonable manner, I am pleased to provide the following links:

There are several sources for financial assistance available to those in need >
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018856
http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.9400

There are a number of independent charities who can help claimants through the jungle which our government has created.
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
http://www.turn2us.org.uk/information__resources/benefits/crisis_loans.aspx

shellsuit

missile wrote: »

It seems that you were aware of the financial assitance I was refering to and I wonder why you felt the need to critiscise me?

However I do take your point and now that you have asked in a more reasonable manner, I am pleased to provide the following links:

There are several sources for financial assistance available to those in need >
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018856
http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.9400

There are a number of independent charities who can help claimants through the jungle which our government has created.
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
http://www.turn2us.org.uk/information__resources/benefits/crisis_loans.aspx

I know I said I was bowing out but I just had to respond to this.

3 links for crisis loans?

Do you know how long it takes to get a crisis loan?

And you won't get a crisis loan for a broken bog or a leaky ceiling as they should be dealt with by the LL or agent! A crisis loan is for someone on the bones of their backside who has no food or money and is in dire need.

As the the CAB link, oh dear. How are they going to help? They will advise asking the LL or agent to cough up! Plus it can take a week to get an appointment with the CAB as they're not all 'walk in' advice centres now.

You said you knew information on how to get assistance for essential repairs.

The links given are nothing of the sort.

I give up!

Wee_Willy_Harris

For the benefit of the OP and anyone who wants to know what IS available.......

Local Authorities have a department that deals specifically with such issues between LL and T. Usually called something like "Private Sector Leasing" (the terminology varies from council to council) and attached to Envitronmental Health, they will usually inspect the property and report any issues back to the LL with a specified timescale for the critical repairs to be completed (a non-functioning toilet would be critical). Dependant on the local authority, they then have the power to escalate the issue if this doesn't encourage resolution. Escalation could be anything from prosecution to sending in the council to rectify and re-charging the LL.

Not sure where in N. London the OP is, but........
http://www.islington.gov.uk/housing/PrivateHousing/EnvironmentalHealth/

Oh, and a sensible/responsible LL will provide a 24 hour emergency number to their tenants. It's cheaper than leaving a pipe leaking all the way over a bank holiday weekend!!!

missile

shellsuit wrote: »

I know I said I was bowing out but I just had to respond to this.

3 links for crisis loans?

Do you know how long it takes to get a crisis loan?

And you won't get a crisis loan for a broken bog or a leaky ceiling as they should be dealt with by the LL or agent! A crisis loan is for someone on the bones of their backside who has no food or money and is in dire need.

As the the CAB link, oh dear. How are they going to help? They will advise asking the LL or agent to cough up! Plus it can take a week to get an appointment with the CAB as they're not all 'walk in' advice centres now.

You said you knew information on how to get assistance for essential repairs.

The links given are nothing of the sort.

I give up!

I said financial help for emergency repairs

What help does the benefit provide?

Your need must have come about in an emergency or disaster, such as a fire, flood or other event that means you need something very quickly that you cannot afford, or because you have to pay rent in advance in certain circumstances. The Crisis Loan must be the only way that you can avoid damage or serious risk to the health or safety of you or a member of your family.

I am well aware of how difficult our benefits system can be.

Those who genuinely need help will most likely be on benefits and assistance is available to them at their nearest DWP office where cash payments can be authorised immediately.

You seem determined to turn a discussion into an arguement. Much as I hate to feed a troll

1. The Department for work and Pensions (DWP) Out of Hours Service has existed in a similar form for many years dating from arrangements set up in the Benefits Agency. Direct Payment (DP), the Social Fund Standard Operating Model (SF SOM) and the Emergency Payment (EP) Standard Operating Model have significantly reduced the requirement for an emergency service particularly following the improvements in access to Crisis Loans.
2. The Out of Hours Service has operated to provide a service in exceptional circumstances where customers require a cash payment for a financial emergency. Jobcentre Plus is responsible for providing this service for working age and pension age customers.
3. The Out of Hours Service guidance covers the legal and procedural requirements when an officer acting on behalf of the Secretary of State makes an interim payment, or Social Fund Crisis Loan payment
4. The Out of Hours Service is not intended as an extension of normal office hours. The Out of Hours Service should only respond when there is a serious risk to health or welfare of the customer or a member of the family. It does not provide routine benefit payments or advice, nor is it intended as an extension of day time services for Crisis Loans in particular.

shellsuit

missile wrote: »

I said financial help for emergency repairs


What help does the benefit provide?

Your need must have come about in an emergency or disaster, such as a fire, flood or other event that means you need something very quickly that you cannot afford, or because you have to pay rent in advance in certain circumstances. The Crisis Loan must be the only way that you can avoid damage or serious risk to the health or safety of you or a member of your family.

I am well aware of how difficult our benefits system can be.

Those who genuinely need help will most likely be on benefits and assistance is available to them at their nearest DWP office where cash payments can be authorised immediately.

You seem determined to turn a discussion into an arguement. Much as I hate to feed a troll

You didn't say financial help for emergency repairs at all.

What you said was;

It's quite simple, 2 minutes on google will provide you with information regarding financial assistance available in the UK for essential repairs to those in need

Which is what I said after quoting you!

Don't make out I'm trying to argue with you, I'm just pointing out that you are contradicting yourself.

If you think I'm a troll, then please, don't respond or put me on ignore.

I would hate someone in need of assistance for an essential repair to come along here and waste their time and energy looking through your posts and links which have nothing to do with their situation.

missile

shellsuit wrote: »

You didn't say financial help for emergency repairs at all.

What you said was;



Which is what I said after quoting you!

Don't make out I'm trying to argue with you, I'm just pointing out that you are contradicting yourself.

If you think I'm a troll, then please, don't respond or put me on ignore.

I would hate someone in need of assistance for an essential repair to come along here and waste their time and energy looking through your posts and links which have nothing to do with their situation.

Now you are being facetious.

My comments were in relation to the OPs problems. Anyone in genuine need of assistance who qualifies for help would be eligible for assistance from DWP to repair a non functioning toilet.

Wee_Willy_Harris

missile wrote: »

Now you are being facetious.

My comments were in relation to the OPs problems. Anyone in genuine need of assistance who qualifies for help would be eligible for assistance from DWP to repair a non functioning toilet.

No they wouldn't.

If the tiolet leaked and the subsequent flood damaged their clothes, then maybe some of the cost of replacing those clothes may be met. But the non-functioning toilet is down to the LL and it would be unlikely for him to qualify for a crisis loan.

shellsuit

missile wrote: »

Now you are being facetious.

My comments were in relation to the OPs problems. Anyone in genuine need of assistance who qualifies for help would be eligible for assistance from DWP to repair a non functioning toilet.

If that's what you think, then fine.

But you're totally wrong.

missile

Where did you outline the process for getting immediate cash payments from DWP?

Do you work for DWP, have you ever made a claim, do you know anyone who has? If not your opinion is of no more value than mine.

It is pointless to speculate on what DWP may or may not give payment for. This discussion has no relevance to the OPs post

Your link was funny the first time I saw it, don't you have any original insults?