Because we have been overpaying on rent and therefore should re evaluate our position.....
Bit of background, we had been in arrears which we paid off whilst dh was in work.then had a few months on IS and got HB and now dh has been working again (part time) we pay nearly all the rent.
We decided about 3-4 weeks ago to overpay our rent a bit each week to allow us two or three 'weeks off' over Christmas and new year.
Got a call today about my rent account as the balance is now in credit by just over £200 (so only a week and a half ahead really). Housing officer was offering an appointment for us to come in and discuss a possible move to private renting as there is a huge shortage of social housing and we could according to them afford it due to the fact we are overpaying our rent.
I explained why we have been paying a bit extra but she was quite pushy about us at least considering a move!
AIBUto think this is a bit pushy and wrong?
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Edenviolet · 24/11/2014 11:18
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24/11/2014 11:32
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