Just received 'Housing Benefit changes' letter, not sure of the implications.

princessdon

Really - Wow seems like I have a lot to learn - My neice was told she had zero chance when she applied - Is there a link or a guide I can email her?

As I say (I am always happy to learn) she was told she had zero chance as a working couple of getting a council house or flat.

Morlock

princessdon wrote: »

Really - Wow seems like I have a lot to learn - My neice was told she had zero chance when she applied - Is there a link or a guide I can email her?

As I say (I am always happy to learn) she was told she had zero chance as a working couple of getting a council house or flat.

You would need to read the housing policy for their local housing authority. But for example:

"Getting extra priority

If your need-to-move puts you in Band 3 or Band 5, you could get extra priority and move up to Band 2 or Band 4. This can happen if:

you are a 'working household'"

"You pass the community contribution test if you, or anyone moving with you:

does voluntary work for at least ten hours per month in a rehousing area, and has done so for at least six months continuously"

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/89/rehousing_applications/4458/a_summary_of_our_rehousing_rules/5

Dunroamin

LouLou wrote: »

If I thought that, I'd have said it. I know plenty of working people who live in gorgeous houses, and some not-so-gorgeous.

As I said earlier, I was working and lived in a hellhole, or did you conveniently miss that part? I paid every penny of that rent. Grudgingly.

It's a shame you have to put words in my mouth to fit in with your tunnel-vision view of the world. You can't generalise about anyone. Walk a mile in their shoes before judging.

(Though I get the feeling it all falls on deaf ears).

As the carer of a severely disabled husband, I think I do my share of walking, thank you very much!

LouLou

Dunroamin wrote: »

As the carer of a severely disabled husband, I think I do my share of walking, thank you very much!

Strange reply. I don't remember personally mentioning you, but puns always lighten the mood...

We all have our hardships, and I do appreciate carers have a very hard emotional and physical load. Not sure why you think I'm against you (?).

Dunroamin

LouLou wrote: »

...and I'm still interested to know how many landlords you know who will "haggle" for rent, because I don't.

!

People who rent properties always negotiate on the rent, just as those buying properties do - it's expected.

Dunroamin

LouLou wrote: »

Strange reply. I don't remember personally mentioning you, but puns always lighten the mood...

We all have our hardships, and I do appreciate carers have a very hard emotional and physical load. Not sure why you think I'm against you (?).

Seeing you made your comment after quoting my post, it didn't take a great jump to assume you were aiming it at me.

I couldn't care less whether you're for against me but I don't like the assumption that just because one believes that benefits need tightening up, one has no direct experience of the issues, like disability, involved.

LouLou

My personal experience of landlords is that they won't reduce the rent, and certainly not 50%. Others' mileage may vary. Interested to hear from anyone who has.

Does this mean that single people in this predicament can stay in their homes, is that what you're saying?

LouLou

Dunroamin wrote: »

Seeing you made your comment after quoting my post, it didn't take a great jump to assume you were aiming it at me.

I couldn't care less whether you're for against me but I don't like the assumption that just because one believes that benefits need tightening up, one has no direct experience of the issues, like disability, involved.

Nope, wasn't directed at you at all. Sorry you have such a chip on your shoulder, though.

And I didn't say you had no experience, I don't know ANYONE'S personal life on this thread. Only my own. Did your assumption through via ESP or something?!

I believe that Housing Benefit should be tightened up, too. Sigh. No point repeating myself...!

whitelabel

doesnt mean the landlords will accept it

when I moved in to my private rent, I offered below the listing price and he refused saying all the others in the large converted victorian house (10 flat) were paying the same price except the 2 studios who paid less and if I didnt like it someone else would and he would wait rather than take less..

he does own nearly 100 properties in birmingham though so he can afford to wait!

ive never seen one of the flats have a to let sign up more than a week after some one has moved out, so the demand is clearly there too at that price point

People who sit lazily and judge others will never grow. They'll never take a look at themselves or feel content. Shame so many do.

Dunroamin

LouLou wrote: »

My personal experience of landlords is that they won't reduce the rent, and certainly not 50%.

How can you know that when you didn't even know that it was possible to negotiate rents? (Although I agree that 50% is extremely unlikely.)