eviction looming

trafalgar_2

It is still possible to stop this even though you have defaulted on the possession notice ...............an application has to be made to the court for a 'stay of warrent'(visit cab first as they will explain this properly so you understand it ) for a delay in eviction notice,it's important this is done before anything else.........this will give you breathing space and a chance to explain to the court what happened and ask for a second chance ,also the housing officer acted abominably because they should have told you about your right to appeal , even now , and for that appeal to be heard by a panel from the council housing section .............this is your right ..............

The court has the power to allow you to remain in your home even if an eviction order has been made

jockettuk

wouldnt be ealing council would it ... they a bloody waste of time

Edinburghlass_2

How about speaking to Human Resources at work. I would think the NHS would be able to pull a few strings or help in some way?

Fran

Regarding your Working Tax Credit & Child, if you get the CAB to check it and do a "Better Off Calculation", you might find that you can work less hours and still have the same income (ie. through increased benefits). Especially if you are paying for child care, I would think you could work less hours which you must need to do in order to spend more time with your child.

Jen_Jen_5

Just want to repeat what Trafalgar is saying.

It is the court that make a decision as to whether you can stay even if the council object. If you make an application to stay the warrant and offer terms to repay the arrears that you can afford (the 300 may have been too high - do a full budget and see what is realistic) the council may object but the court can override what they want.

good luck and get to an advice agency!

clairbing

Thank you very much for all of your advice- I am going to a CAB drop in tomorrow morning so I will let you know what happens.

I rang my housing officer this morning to say that i was visiting the CAB and that I would be applying for a Stay, and he said I wouldn't get it because the council will heavily oppose it and the courts always do what the councils want. I don't really have a good reason apart from the fact that i was out of work and my ex said it was not his responsibility to pay the rent as my name is on the tenancy. In retrospect I should have done something about this a long time ago, but I did what so many people do, buried my head in the sand and hoped it would go away. I have now made the decision that I need to get my life in order. I called the CCCS this afternoon to make an appointment, and they are sending me an information pack so that they can help me, so I am trying to sort out other debts now too.

Hopefully I will have some good news tomorrow.

16011996

have been reading this thread, but sadly can offer you little advice. i really hope everything works out for you, and will be keeping my fingers crossed for you,

take care,

160.

Fran

clair,

Good luck tomorrow. Just one thing, CAB can also deal with your debts which might be a better option for you if you need to use them for other advice (ie. all your info in one place and not having to repeat it all). You'll have to decide which agency you want to use (CAB or CCCS) as you can only use one of them at any one time.

Housing officers just shouldn't be giving out "info" to people like this!

Tony_H_3

have been reading this thread, but sadly can offer you little advice. i really hope everything works out for you, and will be keeping my fingers crossed for you,

take care,

160.

I echo these sentiments & wish you all the very best luck

Debt_Free_Chick

Fran's advice re the CAB is spot on.

But here's another option, in case you need it - in case CAB really can't deal with you "NOW", which is what you need.

Call the National Debtline on 0808 808 4000

They will give advice over the phone and will also deal with individual issues - CCCS normally want to see "the full picture" but National Debtline will advise you on specific issues, such as the housing debt.

HTH