How does DSS work for a landlord?

England83

princessdon wrote: »

You also need to look at the ages of the children. If she is on sickness benefits the rules are very tight and it means she is not capable of doing even 16 hours a week work. If she is ill with young children will she be well enough to look after your home, mow the garden, touch up paint, steam clean carpets when children spill a drink.

That was my mums thought - more wear and tear on the house if she's home a lot! I believe the children are aged between 7 to 12. So not toddlers. Just wish we had other interest. Any advice where to advertise anyone? Just on gumtree at the mo.

princessdon

England83 wrote: »

That was my mums thought - more wear and tear on the house if she's home a lot! I believe the children are aged between 7 to 12. So not toddlers. Just wish we had other interest. Any advice where to advertise anyone? Just on gumtree at the mo.

Plenty of places - pop over to the buying, selling and renting board, they are great with landlord and accidental landlord advice, I use an agent (worth the fees) as they do so much work and advertisement, I prefer it, then you have their books, zoopla, right move etc to advertise on.