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madness12
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08 March 2011 : 20:44:16
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Well we are up the creek without a paddle...we have no home from Thursday the council will not help us...we do have a daughter but she only lives with us part time...i lose my job from the 31st March..we are what the council say not a priority...They have said...do we have kids...yes but only lives with us at the weekends and holidays.. but we will only have 1 income from the 31st march..do you have health issues no...then your not a priority...daily we are being turned down by estate agents so we can not rent a property...we even offered to pay rent in-advance...NO..Has anyone come across this? how do we get housed...or do we live on the streets now until we retire...please someone....help  |
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Skippy
forum expert
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 March 2011 : 21:08:32
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I'm so sorry madness, what an awful situation for you. I really don't know what to suggest as I know very little about housing issues, but I'm hoping that Housing will pick up on this and be able to advise you x
View my blog at http://skippy13.blogs.iva.co.uk/
Only when the last tree has died, the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realise that we cannot eat money.
Last IPA payment made on 28th June 2010 - it's over at last! |
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Niobe
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 March 2011 : 21:46:12
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I'm sorry to hear this as well madness. Have you spoken to Shelter at all to see if they can help in the short term?
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.
Jan
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glafy
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 07:37:06
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This is such an awful situation for you. It seems ridiculous that your local council refuse to help. I really don't know what your next step could be & I do hope that one of the experts can help you asap.
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xmas baby
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 11:45:20
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Sorry to hear of your stressful situation. I do agree the council's attitude is ridiculous with regards to whether you have children. The need for housing remains whether you have children or not. I am in the same position really, but I am paying an extortionate amount for a council flat rented through a private landlord in a rough area. I can understand why young people end up having loads of children just to get a flat.
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Crazee67
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 18:18:03
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This is mental and an absolute example of just what is wrong with this country. I am so so sorry for your plight Madness. Have you tried speaking to your MP to see if they can get involved in any way at all. You will be homeless on Thurday and the council have a duty to find you adequate housing (all be it interim housing) if you are considered homeless. How can they say you arent homeless. Can you try for an extension through the court to stay where you are for a bit. Is there nobody you can ask to be a guarantor for you? Please let us know how things turn out for you on thursday.
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emm
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 19:23:47
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Crazee67
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 19:54:21
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OOOOOh another slant on it Emm you rebel you!!
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Skippy
forum expert
United Kingdom
3290 Posts |
Posted - 09 March 2011 : 20:01:29
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I asked my OH for advice and he said if it was us he would go to the council offices and refuse to leave until they do something.
View my blog at http://skippy13.blogs.iva.co.uk/
Only when the last tree has died, the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realise that we cannot eat money.
Last IPA payment made on 28th June 2010 - it's over at last! |
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Crazee67
New Member
United Kingdom
88 Posts |
Posted - 09 March 2011 : 22:32:07
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Trace, I agree with your OH. I think I may have even mentioned it before. I have seen this happen with my own eyes...and it worked. It works especially well if you turn up at 4.45 on a Friday, Ive never seen so much commotion. Its still a sad truth that those who shout loudest etc.
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choccie lab
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 March 2011 : 23:35:49
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Sorry I can't offer any advice,just wanted to say I hope you get something sorted
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Council are a joke homeless tomorrow
