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David2710 said:squizz11 said:we also can afford the rent fairly easily as we are fairly frugal and don't drink, smoke or eat out alot, my bank statements can prove that. most UC credit tenants should manage fine especially if they have good rental history and manage their money correctly. All tenants should be considered and references and history looked intoNo reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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squizz11 said:justworriedabit said:squizz11 said:justworriedabit said:squizz11 said:we also can afford the rent fairly easily as we are fairly frugal and don't drink, smoke or eat out alot, my bank statements can prove that. most UC credit tenants should manage fine especially if they have good rental history and manage their money correctly. All tenants should be considered and references and history looked into
Why dod you think many LL's especially those with nice, newly decorated/etc property won't rent out to those on benefits or self employed.? Don't forget, not all LL's are rich as some are trying to create a pension, others circumstances like working overseas away from home etc are renting out their house etc - so who does the LL claim from when rent is not paid and you can't legally kick out the T for many, many months, the place is trashed, LL is paying the mortgage, possibly two and then legal fees, court and balif fees then repair fees, etc - who does the LL go after when it goes belly up as it does at times?
You say you are a good T and I have no doubt, so why worry about LL's that dont want you and go for those that do?
I am reassessing how I approach LA now and now have an expenditure form and a upfront references and cover letter, so hopefully this will improve my chances
I mean this, I honestly hope you get the type of property you want and very happy there.
Have you contacted your MP as a matter of interest ? Also with excellent LL references and I presume a reasonably good credit rating you stand a good chance of finding a property in the private rented sector. Just don't reveal you're claiming Universal Credit or LHA because either they'll point to sign which reads "NO DSS" or you'll be shown the door poste haste. I know of a junior lawyer on UC but she's a 'professional' so no questions asked, nudge nudge, wink wink. I gave her excellent references btw. Also Citizens Advice should be able to help in regards to legal advice. If you are a carer for instance and have a vulnerable child I think you are already protected under current legislation. Worth checking out and the best of luck to you.0 -
David2710 said:I think you were being trolled or patronised sqizz. Don't rise to the bait. I have written to my MP about this sorry state of affairs because only by changing the law will this practice stop. Landlords get away with this because the law allows it. Only certain protected groups such as BAME & LGBT communities and vulnerable people are protected under current legislation. There is legal precedent to warn LL's and agencies against this practice but it usually results a small fine. Maybe if it results in a lengthy custodial sentence and or a six figure lawsuit then it will no doubt concentrate minds.
Have you contacted your MP as a matter of interest ? Also with excellent LL references and I presume a reasonably good credit rating you stand a good chance of finding a property in the private rented sector. Just don't reveal you're claiming Universal Credit or LHA because either they'll point to sign which reads "NO DSS" or you'll be shown the door poste haste. I know of a junior lawyer on UC but she's a 'professional' so no questions asked, nudge nudge, wink wink. I gave her excellent references btw. Also Citizens Advice should be able to help in regards to legal advice. If you are a carer for instance and have a vulnerable child I think you are already protected under current legislation. Worth checking out and the best of luck to you.
Now you want them jailed.
perhaps next it’ll be chemical castration?
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It's pure prejudice and I'm glad it is being stopped.0
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SpiderLegs said:David2710 said:I think you were being trolled or patronised sqizz. Don't rise to the bait. I have written to my MP about this sorry state of affairs because only by changing the law will this practice stop. Landlords get away with this because the law allows it. Only certain protected groups such as BAME & LGBT communities and vulnerable people are protected under current legislation. There is legal precedent to warn LL's and agencies against this practice but it usually results a small fine. Maybe if it results in a lengthy custodial sentence and or a six figure lawsuit then it will no doubt concentrate minds.
Have you contacted your MP as a matter of interest ? Also with excellent LL references and I presume a reasonably good credit rating you stand a good chance of finding a property in the private rented sector. Just don't reveal you're claiming Universal Credit or LHA because either they'll point to sign which reads "NO DSS" or you'll be shown the door poste haste. I know of a junior lawyer on UC but she's a 'professional' so no questions asked, nudge nudge, wink wink. I gave her excellent references btw. Also Citizens Advice should be able to help in regards to legal advice. If you are a carer for instance and have a vulnerable child I think you are already protected under current legislation. Worth checking out and the best of luck to you.
Now you want them jailed.
perhaps next it’ll be chemical castration?0 -
teachfast said:It's pure prejudice and I'm glad it is being stopped.0
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squizz11 said:justworriedabit said:squizz11 said:justworriedabit said:squizz11 said:we also can afford the rent fairly easily as we are fairly frugal and don't drink, smoke or eat out alot, my bank statements can prove that. most UC credit tenants should manage fine especially if they have good rental history and manage their money correctly. All tenants should be considered and references and history looked into
Why dod you think many LL's especially those with nice, newly decorated/etc property won't rent out to those on benefits or self employed.? Don't forget, not all LL's are rich as some are trying to create a pension, others circumstances like working overseas away from home etc are renting out their house etc - so who does the LL claim from when rent is not paid and you can't legally kick out the T for many, many months, the place is trashed, LL is paying the mortgage, possibly two and then legal fees, court and balif fees then repair fees, etc - who does the LL go after when it goes belly up as it does at times?
You say you are a good T and I have no doubt, so why worry about LL's that dont want you and go for those that do?
I am reassessing how I approach LA now and now have an expenditure form and a upfront references and cover letter, so hopefully this will improve my chances
I mean this, I honestly hope you get the type of property you want and very happy there.1 -
GDB2222 said:David2710 said:squizz11 said:we also can afford the rent fairly easily as we are fairly frugal and don't drink, smoke or eat out alot, my bank statements can prove that. most UC credit tenants should manage fine especially if they have good rental history and manage their money correctly. All tenants should be considered and references and history looked into0
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Here are 80 one-bed flats currently available in South West London for under £1200 a month (which should be within LHA rates or thereabouts). And which have garden access too.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION^92829&maxBedrooms=1&minBedrooms=1&maxPrice=1200&propertyTypes=&mustHave=garden&dontShow=houseShare,retirement,student&furnishTypes=&letType=longTerm&keywords=
Some are around Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth, so close to parks.
Surely now with flats sitting empty, landlords will look more favourably on LHA applicants.
A sticking point will be whether you can pay the deposit and first month's rent from your own savings, while your Universal Credit claim is being processed. If you're able to do this, then surely you'll find a property before long.
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You'll find most flats are in period conversions. There haven't been many modern flats built with balconies and views of the Shard which don't cost megabucks.
I'd say you'd be better off with somewhere that allows pets, anyway!
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