Adaptation request in privately rented house

AnotherJoe

GwylimT wrote: »

She said he is largely unable to do this, which is why she is unable to rely on him to drive her to work.

So whats the plan for ?soon? when he can't drive her to the supermarket ?

GwylimT

AnotherJoe wrote: »

So whats the plan for ?soon? when he can't drive her to the supermarket ?

Would you like me to ask the OP on your behalf?!

sheramber

Have you checked that your partner cannot claim benefits as a single person.?

According to CAB

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coming-from-abroad-and-claiming-benefits-the-habitual-residence-test/non-eea-nationals-and-the-habitual-residence-test/are-you-subject-to-immigration-control/

If you're in a couple and one of you is not subject to immigration control, they may be able to claim benefits. However, in most cases that person will need to make a claim as a single person. You should seek advice beforehand as your immigration status could be put at risk.

and

http://www.housing-rights.info/03_9_Work_permit_holders.php

Housing benefit for couples where one has limited leave

A member of a couple who has limited leave (and so who would be ineligible for HB/CTR if they were single) but whose partner is eligible for HB/CTR (e.g. a British Citizen) can receive HB/CTR provided that their partner makes the claim. Partner here means a spouse/registered civil partner or a person who is living with them as if they are their spouse/civil partner.

For the claim to be valid both members must provide a national insurance number (or at least to have applied for one).

AnotherJoe

GwylimT wrote: »

Would you like me to ask the OP on your behalf?!

Well, since you have apparently decided that the OP is unable to improve her circumstances by becoming more self reliant, and can by extension never get a different or better job or live anywhere else since she’s trapped where she is, yes perhaps that would be a good idea.

PersianCatLady

Cheeseface wrote: »

Rather than forcing adaptations, why not look for somewhere more suitable.
A handrail won’t safely support 22 stone when going up and downstairs. A bungalow would be much more suitable for your husband.

It isn’t a landlords job to understand your partner’s health needs even if they’re aware of them. If 22 stone is caused by medication and lack of mobility, then a stomach staple won’t help. A healthy diet and exercise are part of treatment plans for fibromyalgia, along with medication. Carrying 22 stone of weight will damage the joints as well as the fibromyalgia. The property is safe, just not for your partners needs. Landlords get a hard time, but you’re asking them to make costly adaptations for your benefit. Are you offering to pay for them?

Your answer is so obvious that I am surprised that the OP did not think of it themselves.

Why bother trying to force a LL to make adaptations when it is clear that the property is not at all suitable for the tenants.

Cathe2525

My suggestion, I think you would be better looking for somewhere else to live.