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HA mother dies, son is told to leave
Amara
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Hi!
Friend of mine lived with his mum , she was tenant, he wasn't on agreement. She died and he was told to leave. He has nowhere to go. Should he wait for eviction? But, from other hand , if he wasn't tenant, will HA have to perform eviction? Any thoughts, please?
Friend of mine lived with his mum , she was tenant, he wasn't on agreement. She died and he was told to leave. He has nowhere to go. Should he wait for eviction? But, from other hand , if he wasn't tenant, will HA have to perform eviction? Any thoughts, please?
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I am aware of a similar case close to where my parents live. Two bothers were evicted by the council (LA property) when their mother died (father had died earlier). The parents were the original tenants.In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:0
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As he's not the tenant, a Section 21 notice (issued be a landlord to the tenant in order to acquire them to leave the property) won't be applicable.
If he did intend to stay I think he'd be squatting, as the housing association has no agreement with him to be there.
I've just looked up squatting here: https://www.gov.uk/squatting-law/overview
Note the following:
"Squatting in residential buildings (like a house or flat) is illegal. It can lead to 6 months in prison, a £5,000 fine or both."0 -
Contact Shelter?0
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Thanks for replies. I don't think he's squatting, he lived there not as tenant, but legally. I'll tell him to contact Shelter.
@Jonbvn, did HA offer them alternative accommodation ?0 -
What is he doing to find somewhere else, is he healthy and working? If he cannot afford to live alone has he looked at house shares?0
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Yes, he works .0
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Since his mother died has he kept up with the rent? Has he asked the ha if they have any alternate accommodation that he may rent?Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.0
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Have a read of this and see if any of these scenarios fit:
http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/social_housing/transfers_and_exchanges/assigning_a_tenancy0 -
Hi !
An update. Unexpectedly he got call from HA and they offered him other, smaller property.
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