Facing eviction and homelessness

Planet1309

deannatrois wrote: »

No this is not what happens exactly. Bailiff turns up, there are no forms (you've already got the warrant from the court). I did ask the bailiff who came round to my place if he had a form to give me and he said no. He could see we were more or less packed up, the LL said he was happy for him to go and so he did. Because my ex's Rottweiller was there (my ex was helping remove the mattresses etc, there was only the final night stuff left in the house), the Bailiff wouldn't even come in at first lol! Everyone was aware that this was purely a formality, including the bailiff. The place was almost empty, I wasn't refusing to leave. The bailiff was the tiniest man I've ever seen lol.., if I had of been awkward I doubt he could have done much (except call the police of course).

The LL took the court costs for the possession order and bailiffs warrant (£390 in total) out of my deposit, I agreed to this. It annoyed me intensely I had to pay to be evicted purely to comply with council requirements but there was no other way.

Hi Deannatrois, thanks for your message, I've read a few of your threads and found them to be very informative, sorry to hear everything you've been through

Lioness_Twinkletoes wrote: »

To be fair, you are both adults and are therefore entirely responsible for your housing status - not the council.



Doesn't sound like you're doing the greatest job at the moment! You'd rather see them homeless than follow the advice given by everybody to stay where you are.

I find this message highly insulting, both me and my partner would do anything for our children and for you to say I'm not doing a great job, who do you think you are?

In addition to some other questions, I'm on a debt management plan with step change and we have to receive some housing benefit which makes it difficult when looking for other properties, being self employed I find the winter months quite a struggle which is when we need HB and then in the summer months can get by without it when it obviously gets stopped when income goes up

Some people have also said I'm being dramatic, I suffer from depression, anxiety and ADHD (since young) so obviously I'm just finding this whole matter a little stressful!

Guest101

Planet1309 wrote: »

Hi Deannatrois, thanks for your message, I've read a few of your threads and found them to be very informative, sorry to hear everything you've been through




I find this message highly insulting, both me and my partner would do anything for our children and for you to say I'm not doing a great job, who do you think you are?

In addition to some other questions, I'm on a debt management plan with step change and we have to receive some housing benefit which makes it difficult when looking for other properties, being self employed I find the winter months quite a struggle which is when we need HB and then in the summer months can get by without it when it obviously gets stopped when income goes up

Some people have also said I'm being dramatic, I suffer from depression, anxiety and ADHD (since young) so obviously I'm just finding this whole matter a little stressful!

Heya,


remember people on here don't know you and make judgment calls on the information available. No-one can know the above, so don't take it personally


Anyway, don't worry about the details and concentrate on the house search

Kynthia

Compare local letting agents and see if the one with the cheapest credit check/application fee has a suitable property. That way if you do fail the check you won't have lost too much money. Are you currently receiving housing benefit? If you're in a period of time where you aren't then don't mention that you claim it in winter as there's no need for anyone to know that.

Teen_the_Drama_Queen

Bit harsh lioness - you not eaten fresh meat today??

Yes, I can see they are responsible adults, he is running his own business for goodness sake, besides all his health issues..... private landlords do not like benefit tenants and the council don't want to know... I suppose you want him to buy his own place and get a mortgage do you?

theartfullodger

Planet1309 wrote: »

....I find this message highly insulting, both me and my partner would do anything for our children and for you to say.......!

In that case please, I beg you, for your children's sake re "do anything for our children " do not leave on the date the landlord is asking you to, do not make yourself "intentionally homeless" and simply calmly & politely wait (don't prompt landlord what to do..) for landlord to serve a valid s21 or s8 then follow the process: If nothing else it buys you significant extra time - and (I am not being sensational..) park benches are cold & wet this time of year...

Best wishes: Hope things work out.

Planet1309

I've rung around a few today, the problem will be getting the deposit and rent upfront

One issue that has frustrated me is that I've found a private landlord and he is desperate for tenants to move in for about 1 weeks time, 2 maximum, I said that won't be a problem as our landlady wants us out

I gave her a call and explained and she said you legally have to give me a months notice and won't accept any less, I'm starting to think she isn't doing us any favours, one minute she wants us out, the next I have to give her a months notice, this could be our real chance of getting somewhere with the private landlord but she's not having it, I'm starting to think the many comments above are correct, maybe she's not looking out for us in the way I thought she had been

Planet1309

theartfullodger wrote: »

In that case please, I beg you, for your children's sake re "do anything for our children " do not leave on the date the landlord is asking you to, do not make yourself "intentionally homeless" and simply calmly & politely wait (don't prompt landlord what to do..) for landlord to serve a valid s21 or s8 then follow the process: If nothing else it buys you significant extra time - and (I am not being sensational..) park benches are cold & wet this time of year...

Best wishes: Hope things work out.

Thanks, I do understand, I'm starting to think I'm worrying more about her then she is us!

Guest101

Planet1309 wrote: »

I've rung around a few today, the problem will be getting the deposit and rent upfront

One issue that has frustrated me is that I've found a private landlord and he is desperate for tenants to move in for about 1 weeks time, 2 maximum, I said that won't be a problem as our landlady wants us out

I gave her a call and explained and she said you legally have to give me a months notice and won't accept any less, I'm starting to think she isn't doing us any favours, one minute she wants us out, the next I have to give her a months notice, this could be our real chance of getting somewhere with the private landlord but she's not having it, I'm starting to think the many comments above are correct, maybe she's not looking out for us in the way I thought she had been

So reply and say that if you are not able to leave early you will have to wait for her to evict you

theartfullodger

Planet1309 wrote: »

....One issue that has frustrated me is that I've found a private landlord and he is desperate for tenants to move in for about 1 weeks time, 2 maximum, I said that won't be a problem as our landlady wants us out

I gave her a call and explained and she said you legally have to give me a months notice and won't accept any less, I'm starting to think she isn't doing us any favours, one minute she wants us out, the next I have to give her a months notice, this could be our real chance of getting somewhere with the private landlord but she's not having it, I'm starting to think the many comments above are correct, maybe she's not looking out for us in the way I thought she had been

She won''t be the first landlord who tells tenants and agent she is "selling", tenant goes (sadly usually when asked.) then miraculously she changes her mind & re-lets it.

Her reply is not that of someone wanting to sell with vacant possession. I think you are dealing with a liar & a crook (who quite possibly doesn;t declare her rental income).

Was deposit protected & "prescribed information" served on you within 30 days of you paying it? (if not any s21 will be invalid).

Do you have an address for her for you to "serve notices" in England or Wales? (Could be c/o agent: If no address in EorW then rent is not due).

Mrs_pbradley936

Stop and think because once you give notice to leave there are major repercussions if you do not!

Have a word with the proposed new landlord and explain your predicament. He should be aware of the laws relating to all of this anyway.
If you can get the deposit and the new place is suitable go for it. Ideally you want to move out of the old place (with most of your deposit back) and into the one as easily as possible.

What you must avoid is giving notice to leave and not having anywhere else to go to.

Plus everyone on here has been giving you the legal position not the moral one. You might find it distasteful but I promise they are all telling the truth!