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Tenancy been ended by the LL
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OK thanks again...I know what you're saying about the b and b, but how does up work in getting the kids to school? Like I said, last time they wanted to out us in another two which was 20 miles away lol...
My ex-husband isn't dictating where I live, but we have an agreement for where the kids go to school and, as we have joint custody, he would surely need to agree any change of school. Am just thinking worse case scenario and transporting the kids to school on the bus.
Agencies just aren't interested - they don't care how much I earn. They want me to have a job and/or a guarantor. It's not even the monthly affordability, it's just down to snobbery lol. My uni can't help as they only deal with student lets and they can't help cos I have kids...apparently my "profile" isn't conducive to renting a family home lol. This is before I even mention Hb.
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Also, have spoke to to the housing people and am going tomorrow get get my Home choice band up to an A and put up for a 3 bed house.
Until I see them, I can't do much. I want to avoid anything to do with court as it's very inconvenient for my poor LL who have been more than amazing for me.0 -
You need to be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN under what circumstances the Local Authority will accept your homelessness application. Some will not accept you just because you are in receipt of a S21. Some won't until your landlord has been granted a court-date for possession. And a few will only accept you once the court-appointed bailiffs are at the door.
You might have to explain to your current landlord that you are taking steps to arrange your onward move but you can't guarantee at this point how long that might take given your situation.
If you're absolutely certain that you won't be accepted by a private
landlord then unfortunately you will not be able to guarantee that the children will be able to remain in their current schools. This is unfortunate but the reality of the situation. Having money gives you choices but not having any means far, far fewer of them.0 -
Thanks again much again... Am seeing the local council tomorrow so will see what they say then.
With regards to the children changing schools - I have joint custody with my ex husband, so surely he will have a say!?
Also, I have money and can afford to pay £925 per month but no agency will touch me and most landlords go through agencies... That's where the problem lies. It's not about having money, it's about having a job. I can't get a job cos I'd be worse off and am not skilled in anything as we chose to have one parent at home with the kids. The marriage breaks down and I am left with no way to support myself. Hence why I'm doing a degree...0 -
Well, your husband might have an opinion but if he can't help you to secure accommodation in the desired area then he can say what he likes but it won't change anything. That isn't going to magic up a suitable property, is it?0
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He'd my ex and no I see what you're saying but as a legal joint parent I would like to think that we both had a say in where the boys go to school...
Hehe no, I don't think that would work in getting me a new house...0 -
Practical advice above, I hope it helps AngelPie.
Just wanted to add I know something of where you are coming from, being in a vaguely similar situation. Its not the money or respectability they're interested in - its the Guarantor and The Job. It is difficult isn't it? I am fine for a while (I'm a realist), then suddenly find myself tearful. I don't want to end up in a druggie hostel either :-(.
My only practical advice is get yourself some good legal advice at your LOCAL Shelter if you have one.0 -
starfish_chimp wrote: »Practical advice above, I hope it helps AngelPie.
Just wanted to add I know something of where you are coming from, being in a vaguely similar situation. Its not the money or respectability they're interested in - its the Guarantor and The Job. It is difficult isn't it? I am fine for a while (I'm a realist), then suddenly find myself tearful. I don't want to end up in a druggie hostel either :-(.
My only practical advice is get yourself some good legal advice at your LOCAL Shelter if you have one.
Thank you so much for your post and you won't believe it, but Shelter can't help me because my income is too high!
One of those hysterical, laughing moments and a bottle of wine, methinks...0
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