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Receiving Housing Benefit and have Greedy Landlord

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  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Oh my...

    Yes they are! Like every other private business.

    It's not social housing.

    You do have a choice. Say no, and give good reasons ( as above ) as to why not.
  • Chrysalis
    Chrysalis Posts: 4,263 Forumite
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    JasonBat wrote: »
    Forgot to mention, I applied to join the housing register but my application was refused as I already have a place to live (for how long though is the question).

    sadly it seems you have one of the stricter councils :(

    Some require you to be homeless to register which in affect is keeping affordable properties to the homeless only which I think is wrong.

    You can try a different council if you have a local connection (relative living in area).
  • JasonBat
    JasonBat Posts: 1,761 Forumite
    Chrysalis wrote: »
    sadly it seems you have one of the stricter councils :(

    Some require you to be homeless to register which in affect is keeping affordable properties to the homeless only which I think is wrong.

    You can try a different council if you have a local connection (relative living in area).

    Many thanks Chrysalis. I will look into that.
  • Chrysalis
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    Remember to ask for the discretionary payments and to register with housing associations, just incase the worst happens.

    Doing what guest101 says is also a viable option although just be aware it may trigger an eviction notice.
  • JasonBat
    JasonBat Posts: 1,761 Forumite
    I take it my landlord can simply evict me for being in receipt of housing benefit even though the reason for this is a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010?
  • [Deleted User]
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    Not strictly true. But he could serve a 'no fault' S21 eviction notice if he decides he no longer wants a tenant dependent on benefits, without explaining why.
  • Marktheshark
    Marktheshark Posts: 5,841 Forumite
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    1300 people a day arrive in the UK a day , of these 730 on average have no accommodation arranged or idea where they will live.

    Renting is a landlords market, things are getting worse by the day and I think it is conservative to say we see average rents break £1000 a month within the next 12 months.
    As many have said, start pursuing social housing options, especially if you have special needs.
    I do Contracts, all day every day.
  • JasonBat
    JasonBat Posts: 1,761 Forumite
    Not strictly true. But he could serve a 'no fault' S21 eviction notice if he decides he no longer wants a tenant dependent on benefits, without explaining why.

    I see. That doesn't bode well. :(
  • JasonBat
    JasonBat Posts: 1,761 Forumite
    edited 9 May 2016 at 10:11PM
    1300 people a day arrive in the UK a day , of these 730 on average have no accommodation arranged or idea where they will live.

    Renting is a landlords market, things are getting worse by the day and I think it is conservative to say we see average rents break £1000 a month within the next 12 months.
    As many have said, start pursuing social housing options, especially if you have special needs.

    Thanks. I think I am screwed in terms of social housing options though.

    I think ol' Nigel Farage has a point with his view on the whole immigration/housing thing.
  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 10 May 2016 at 1:16AM
    The thing is, councils are so overwhelmed with requests for housing, they do their best to put people off.., even if what they are saying isn't strictly true. Right up until the day I was offered emergency housing I was told various reasons why they might not. Then I went in after I'd been evicted and was handed keys and a licence for a two bed maisonette. The housing office was acting as if it was a given thing.., after all the things I'd been told that I might not be rehoused in spite of having two children with special needs! To say I was stunned (actually couldn't speak) was putting it mildly. I expected to be put in B&B at best by that point.

    I really really would advise you get some help and support from a charity that focuses on your condition re housing. They may be able to help with making Housing look at the situation again. Go on about how the stress is affecting you (been there). Find out if there is a vulnerable adult team, get a social worker by hook or by crook. Get letters from specialists but focus on how your present housing doesn't meet your needs and is making your condition worse. It may do no good, but its well worth trying.
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