Son being evicted from flat for antisocial behaviour.

clive_c_2

My son has severe mental health issues primarily Bipolar disorder and Antisocial personality disorder. Last year he was deemed a high priority for council housing after a long hospital admission under section 37 and released under a community treatment order, we managed to find him a nice flat in a quiet area, his first. Things were going so well until he got into a bad crowd again and reverted to his past behaviour, drug taking, missing his Bipolar medication, in trouble with the police yet again but nothing serious this time, ect.

My son has the tendency to bury his head in the sand and not take responsibility for his actions, I only recently found out that he has repossession notice to leave his flat from the council mainly for antisocial behaviour, he's had a few warnings in the past but this time they want him out I guess, They're really gunning for him this time.

I suppose he's in breach of his CTO for not taking his medication but I think they are reluctant in re-sectioning him giving that placements are not very abundant and he was in high security and their are safe guarding issues for other patients ect.

What other options does he have house wise?

Dullville

How about letting him move back in with you and blight your life like he obviously has been to his neighbours lately..

prawn_mayo

Move him into a private landlord house.

clive_c_2

We looked into private renting but most places need credit checks but his is ruined because he has numerous phone contracts running up a large bill then selling the phone to fund his drug use. He's currently on a methadone treatment program so his drug use is not what it used to be.

Supported living (Blyth Star Enterprises) wan't accept him because of his convictions and too have safe guarding to consider.

I can't let him move back in with us because he steals which I know its not to hurt us but with his difficulties its hard for him. Thank you.

Poppie68

Sounds like he will have the same problems where ever he lives... and private landlords request references!! Also to be honest why should any neighbour or landlord be epected to tolerate his behaviour..Moving back in with yourselves might be the only option stealing or not, you could aso makesure he takes his meds which will benefit all of you in the longterm.

duchy

Most young people in your son's situation end up homeless without family support . Lets face it you're not prepared to house him -why would anyone else want to when even his nearest and dearest wont. If you're not prepared to be his guarantor for a private rental then yes it will be "Hard for him". I suggest he speaks to Shelter.

I have a son with a neurological condition and do realize how hard it can be - but in all honesty I couldn't just abandon my son the way you are talking about.

caringa

I agree with the other posters. We are private landlords (just a husband and wife team) and we gave a tenant a chance to turn his life around as he was a recovering alcoholic. He made our life hell, also the neighbours, and eventually he set fire to the flat "accidentally" and was immediately rehomed by the council, leaving us with a completely gutted flat. OK - we had insurance cover but the misery and heartache he caused us was unimagineable. We will never take anyone on like that again!!!! sorry - but it is up to you to look after your son - no one else. We still have our 27 year old daughter living with us at home who has health problems and would dearly love her to have a place of her own but its just not practically or financially possible. Its our responsibility at the end of the day.

Twisted_Cherry

I have severe mental health problems having been in and out of hospital at lot over the last five years. I have lived in 3 different rented forms of accommodation, council and housing association but have never caused problems for others. In fact I have been on the receiving end of anti-social behaviour from others which in turn made my life a misery.

Last year I waved a very 'Happy' goodbye to my neighbours above me who made my life hell for almost 3 years. It was so wonderful the day they packed up and left after 3 written warnings, but the recording equipment installed did the trick and they decided to quit before being evicted! I now have nice quiet neighbours!

Someone like your son needs ideally to be in a Sheltered Housing Scheme for someone with mental health problems, we have a few schemes like that where I live and I know of people who live in them. I understand how difficult it is when living with MH difficulties and trying to keep on track of medications etc. However your son needs to decide what he wants, a home, a life or to remain in and out of trouble all his life. You can only do what you can he has to take responsibility for his own actions.

Has he had some access to therapy, long term therapy for his problems?

clive_c_2

Twisted_Cherry wrote: »

Someone like your son needs ideally to be in a Sheltered Housing Scheme for someone with mental health problems, we have a few schemes like that where I live and I know of people who live in them.

We looked into supported housing but because of his convictions and stay in high security hospital nowhere will accept him.

Savvy_Sue

Right now, I think your best hope is to talk to Shelter or MIND. It is possible that with an advocate for his MH problems he could get the help he obviously needs, possibly in the form of another section, BUT if he's deemed to have 'capacity' then he can't be forced to take his meds.

Note that making wrong-headed decisions doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of 'capacity'.

Twisted_Cherry

clive_c wrote: »

We looked into supported housing but because of his convictions and stay in high security hospital nowhere will accept him.

Thanks for the reply. I have a friend whose currently in a high security hospital, has been for a few years, but he hopes to go to another ward later this year, before finally being released.

Your son perhaps could benefit from being back in hospital for support and help. Does he have a Social Worker or a CPN.