cant pay my rent help!!

kayteigh

I am currently owing 1,000 in rent arrears I need help and advice how to get that money together by loans credit cards or what? I have 0p to my name and i have no work over the summer holidays as I only work term times I have no one i can borrow the money from I'm seriously stuck on how to get out of this mess

ACG

Borrowing money on credit cards or loans with no way to pay it back isnt a good idea.

Im not entirely sure what to suggest as you cant get blood from a stone so you either need to find a job sharpish or get in touch with citizens advice to see if there are any benefits your entitled to.

Werdnal

If you are actually working, albeit term-time (so do I), where has the money you have earned this academic year gone?

You seem to be living outside your means, and credit cards will only make that situation worse!

G_M

not really the right forum (though your rent arrears might soon result in a S8 which you might need help with).

Try the

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=145

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=145

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=76

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I don't know if u live alone etc but I'd advise getting any job at all that you can.., anything. But yes, look at your budget as advised.., something is going wrong with your expenses.

elmer

If you have no income you can apply for Housing Benefit from your local council, it takes awhile to be processed so wont sort your immediate problem.

elmer

Strapped

Find work. Knock on doors. Dog walking, car washing, gardening, cleaning, baby sitting, etc - I'm sure there will be something you can do.

ognum

OP it seems your money problems have been building for a while as you have posts about overdraft costs from last year and non payment of direct debits!

How many months in arrears are you? I would suggest your first conversation should be with your landlord, have you been to find out what benifits you are entitled to?

You really need to get yourself out there looking for any work you can get, I don't think anyone with authorise a credit card for you. You may need to move to less expensive or term time only accomodation. Does you college have any funds for hardship loans.

Where do you live, where are you looking for work?

anotheruser

And if you really have 0p to your name, when was the last time you ate? And when will be the next?

cattie

I agree with trying to find whatever work you can. How about leafleting roads in your area to try to secure work as a cleaner for a start? Sometimes when doing jobs such as housework for people, if you are good you quickly get recommended & soon end up with perhaps more work than you can handle.

In your situation you can't afford to be fussy about what jobs you do take, so think of anything you can do to earn money to support yourself.

sandsni

You could try selling some of your stuff on ebay or car boot sales to raise funds.