Eviction notice served

italian-tony

Appeal only lodged today so no idea when it is likely to be. On the subject of the LL putting the house up for sale the day MOT moved in I have had some ideas about proving this, especially as the LL has totally ignored two requests now for him to own up to this fact. We'll get to work on that. Also it is obvious we need to come up with some fresh evidence and not just go to appeal repeating the same message. MOT is going to completely review all her income and expenditure for the past 18 months and pester her former GP in the Midlands for a report as to her medical history; so far he has not responded to her request. What is it with people? We are going to ask the lady that gave MOT & the twins counselling. Then there are the neighbours D&T who have been absolute diamonds, we feel sure they will happily write something. Lastly the family that were in the adjoining farmhouse when MOT moved in who also had horrendous problems with the LL. As for Shelter, well they are willing to offer advice but don't seem keen to potentially lose another appeal. All MOT wants is somewhere decent to live where she can feel secure for herself and her kids, where she is not going to worry that she might have to move again. Is this asking too much? What century are we living in?

italian-tony

MOT hopes to get back to you herself within the next couple of days, so please watch this space. Thanks everybody.

Triker

Hey to you all, thought I'd share my favourite all time saying to just give you a boost at the mo.


Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

J. Calvin Coolidge,
30th President of the United States of America

sent to you all with love XXX

floss2

I-T & MoT,

Have you thought about contacting Shelter's Head Office, and asking for help from there if your local office are unwilling to help?

Also, is there a Law Centre nearby that may also be able to provide some assistance?

Did the MP ever get back to you? Maybe sitting in the waiting room next time there is a surgery may get a response....

Did the Councillors ever show any willingess to help?

:grouphug:

Love to all

Floss xx

ampersand

Just a Good Morning for today - to the twins, to mot and IT.
Where I am it's freezing, sparkling, shining, bright, blue above.
Triker - that was marvellous and timely, don't know if that was Coolidge or a speechwriter for him, but whoever it was is spot on.
It's definitely MP time now - remember to take this thread.
Is it now time to pass it to a broadsheet? Local paper first? - yes, I am thinking carefully of all this might unleash. I doubt those in 'power' could be more disposed against mot than their decisions so far make apparent.
Vandanfc is sensible about this, too.
We're all with ALL of you - how are the twins taking it? How's school life?
Soft hugs all round.
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Just found this:
http://blog.ragan.com/archives/speechblog/2006/02/
Coolidge had other good words for now.

vandanfc

Hi MOT, IT and twins

Have started to do some digging on appeal cases. Found this, it is not the same situation, but it is about intentionality. The piece I have copied is very interesting and relevant. Will look for some more cases and send them on via pm.

Floss, Ampersand etc, do you interpret the relevance of this ruling in the same way I do, or am I clutching at straws ?

http://www.gcnchambers.co.uk/index.php/gcn/news/success_in_intentionally_homeless_appeal

On appeal under section 204 His Honour Judge Clarke found that the reviewing officer had misdirected herself in law. Under section 191 a person can only be intentionally homeless if she deliberately does or fails to do anything in consequence of which she loses her accommodation that was reasonable for to continue to occupy. The word "deliberately" was of the utmost importance.

Vanda

PigginSkint

Hi MOT

Sorry to hear you are still having a tough time – blimey you have been through the mill, haven’t you?!

Haven’t got any words of advice but just wanted to send you good wishes and hugs. Hope everything gets sorted for you and the twins very soon.

It sounds like you have found a real gem in the person of IT so good luck to you both!

saffronflowers

Blimey this will teach me for not going on MSE for 3 months!!!!!

Firstly MOT - you are an amazing wonderful woman mother. My admiration for you is enormous. Your children are a credit to you and only go to prove what I have written above.

I went through exactly what you have done, some four years ago and your posts brought back every emotion of the roller coaster ride that you have and are going through. When I moved from a house I lived in for 7 years I had to move in a horsebox!!!!! Suspect the neighbours thought "Oh my lord another !!!!!" I laugh now but it was humiliating, though inretrospect saved me a fortuen and was definately in the spirit of MSE! Our temp accom was dreadful as well but a home is not the four walls it is what you make of it!.

I have had a couple of ideas which are slightly out of the box, that maybe of interest, if you PM me I will PM you my phone number. They are not quick fix solutions but could in the long run give you a secure solution.

As Council Tax is my speciality rather than housing, I must ask if this is uptodate? Sorry to put a downer on it, but if it is not let me know and I wil help you through that particular maze.

Just hold true to the facts that you are an increadible woman and a wonderful mother, you will get through this, I promise and you have many many people rooting for you.

I am going to do some digging around for some facts and fingers re the Local Authorities Housing allocations, and if I find anything intersting I will let you know.

Big :hug: and

SFx

mumoftwins

Hello everyone:hello:

Broadband reconnected this morning!

Took me quite a while to read all your posts and thank you yet again for all your advice and support :T

I have to go to Dad's now with my washing!

Will reply later xx

Gillianh2

))))))))))))))))))HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))

When you are digging thru all the info you are going to use for the appeal, please make sure you factor in the childrens school meals, if they have lunch at school or have sandwiches. This has to count as to where some of your expenditure has been going on. Am I right in thinking that you were paying the rent latterly thru housing benefit. So that blows the arrears situation right out of the water. I agree that you should now be sitting in MPS surgery and demanding help. Words fail me in this situation.:eek: It is making my blood boil just thinking of the hoops the HLO has put you thru.:eek: It is just unbelievable that in this day and age a Mum and 2 children who are in this situation thru ultimately no fault of there own and who have proved time and time again how genuine they are, are still unable to be properly housed:eek: How many people would have taken a flat in the condition that was given to MOT would have turned it into a home after scrubbing everything insight within a week.:eek: Me thinks she is surely the first as the others have either messed it or just added to the mess. But I hazard a guess that they have been offered a nice new perm home:rolleyes: Of course there are going to be others who kicked up more of a stink and played goodness only knows what card and never even had to go into the hell hole that they shoved MOT and children.:rolleyes: I could voice far more extreme opinions which I wont as this is a public forum and is not the place but I am sure that several other posters would agree with.:D
I am sorry MOT and just wish there was something we could do for you something concrete. I have more than enough room to house you and the kids and thats not bragging its just that the kids have grown up and left home;) I would put you up like a shot but you live too far away.
I think of you and the children everyday and send up a little prayer that good sense will prevail and that this situation will be resolved properly soon.

Your strength and courage are awe inspiring and the twins are so lucky to have you as a MUM you will come thru this I Know. Just hang in there.:A