Facing eviction and homelessness

Guest101

RAS wrote: »

read one of deannatrois' thread (there are others) https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5360250

She had to stay put and go to court and and .....

She has two boys with learning difficulties and her own problems, but even with that only got accommodation at the last minute.

Thanks for posting that. It's a great guide for others.

m0bov

Does sound like OP has not had S21 so can push for this so another 2-3 months at least.

GwylimT

Planet1309 wrote: »

I understand what you are saying from a legal point of view but are you really telling me that the council won't put us up as a family but would be more then happy to take my children into care? Madness

You and your partner are adults and are more than welcome to make yourselves homeless, children however have no choice so when a parent is homeless they are not able to care for their child, so the state must step in.

theartfullodger

Planet1309 wrote: »

You are missing the point, I have been told a certain date by our landlady to vacate the property, I am not leaving by choice and would stay here if I needed to, what's setting a better example to my children? Leaving when told to or having bailiffs in our house physically removing us? I'll take housing advice from yourself but won't take advice on how to look after my children from Artful

You do not have to leave: A (I assume...) s21 notice does not end a tenancy nor require the tenant to leave (see s5(1) Housing Act 1988).
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/5

On the basis of the letter you quote it's not a S21 so you've probably another 3-6 months before you need to leave.

That's Thatcher's Housing Act 1988 just in case that helps you (not me, oh not me..)

Please do not take the actions you seem set on, notwithstanding consistent advice not to both here, from the Council & Shelter.

Planet1309

Ok people I get it, I feel like I'm going to be out up on a stake in a minute:p

Thanks

Guest101

Planet1309 wrote: »

Ok people I get it, I feel like I'm going to be out up on a stake in a minute:p

Thanks

Good not go relax!

Rosemary7391

OP, you're trying to do the right thing which I admire. But consider this: there's nothing to stop you being upfront with your LL. Say to them, council have told me X (send a copy of any correspondence if you like) so sadly I will not be able to move until Y happens. Ask for a reference; ask for her to lean on her letting agents/estate agents to help you find a new place. But don't be afraid of asking her to go through the formal legal procedure; that's precisely what she signed up to on becoming a LL, so that isn't screwing her over, especially if you're upfront with her about what's happening and why.

joesab

Hi I have recently been in a simlar situation - hopefully things are on the up but even up til yesterdaythings were a bit uncertain Have you anyone who could act as guarantor? Our case was slightly different as our once very reasonable landlord suddenly turned into an ogre once he wanted to sell the house (see my thread about being evicted) and we were told he would be seeking possession.
We assumed we wouldnt pass credit checks but the landlords agent asked the owner would he accept my parents as a guarantor and he has agreed. From what Ive read on here, your credit rating isnt the same as the checks done by letting agents
Just like to add though, its important to remember that people on here are offering facts and advice which you may not like the sound of but its bare bones fact which you may not be aware of. The thread I posted about this is full of helpful stuff - none of it sugar coated but absolutely invaluable.
We found that there are more private rentals on facebook than any where else, might be worth registering on some of these groups

dancingfairy

It's great you don't want to cause problems for your landlord, hopefully you can find a new property and all will be well.
If you can't find a property yourself then you will have to ask the council. Sadly this means following certain procedures. Yes they could be seen to be unfair, yes it's horrible and stressful but at the end of the day if you can't find somewhere yourself you will need to comply with the councils rules.
Hopefully the landlady is pragmatic and understands this is not something you have any choice in and by giving you the correct notice she is protecting herself. Also this is part and parcel of being a landlord. As a business she should be prepared to deal with this sort of situation.
Hopefully you won't have as much trouble finding a property as you fear.
Df

Pixie5740

OP, you're making a mountain out of a molehill. You're landlady would like you to move out and you want to move out regardless of the legalities of it...fair enough. Rather than trying to get the council to re-home you and therefore taking away accommodation from someone who genuinely needs it find somewhere yourself to rent privately. Simple.

I can't believe you and your OH have become hysterical over your housing situation based on one single piece of tosh from a letting agency. Nobody except for you and the credit reference agency who made up the number can actually see those credit scores. They are meaningless as many other posters have pointed out to you. Pull yourself together and start searching for a new home asap.

Edit: How does the current letting agency even know you have a default? £5 says it's because you told them.