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Need advice ASAP. Have 2 weeks till I'm homeless with my 6yo sons

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 20:27

2 months ago I received my section 21 from the landlord (not renewing my tenancy). They are selling up. I've lived here with my son for 5 years so am upset to say goodbye to our home but at the same time looking forward to a new beggining.

Now the problem. I literally have 14 days to find another property. I work but only part time because I have my son. This means part dss. Every estate agent I call shuts me down at the mention of DSS. It doesn't matter that in 5 years I have never once been late with my rent or any other bill. I actually feel victimised for being a single parent. The council won't help much because I work. They will send me to a hostel 100 miles away. Me and my son will be living in my car at this rate.

Does anyone have any advice to help? Please I'm begging you xx

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 20:37

P.S. I know the council sending us 100 miles away is helping which I really do appreciate, it is just not doable with work and school and my sons dad (not together). I could easily transfer but my son is doing so well at his school but most importantly he can't just "transfer" his dad. They have a fantastic bond which I have no intention of breaking. I'm fucked aren't I?

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Patriciathestripper1 · 22/06/2017 20:39

Can't his dad put you up till you find somewhere presuming you still have. Good relationship?
No friends or family you can turn to?

HopelesslydevotedtoGu · 22/06/2017 20:42

Do you have anybody who could act as a guarantor for your rent? Eg parents?
Do you have any savings to pay a larger deposit?
They could help persuade a landlord to accept your DSS?

Does your ex pay appropriate maintenance? Would he pay more if the alternative was you moving out of the area?

Could you share a home with say another single mum to reduce your housing costs so neither of you needed DSS?

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 20:54

Where to start! I could never share a roof again with my sons dad. It was an abusive relationship. I don't fancy having phlegm spat at me again and that was the lightest of hits if you get me drift. He is however the best parent I have ever seen/known. If it comes to it my son can reside with him. But then that leaves me without my boy. My dad died when I was 7yo. My mum spent every penny raising me and my 3 siblings. She has nothing to help

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 20:56

It doesn't work that way hopelesslydevoted

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littleblackno · 22/06/2017 20:58

Can your housing office not give you a list of private landlords who will take housing benefit? I know they do here. Look in the local newspaper and approach directly rather than going through an agency.
Put a message on social media that you are looking?

purpleshortcake · 22/06/2017 21:07

I've seen private rentals on Facebook so worth checking that. Sounds awful but how come only 2 weeks. Did your landlord give you proper notice? Could you ask your current landlord for a written reference up front and take that with you to any agencies?

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:08

littleblackno my housing officer has no suitable properties not to mention she is on A/L till the day my tenancy ends. The borough I live in help is non excistent. I have searched every option. I actually had the landlords son follow me to my sons school last week. I found out accidental. He didn't realise he was discussing me next to my sons dad. He is a mpo. Logged it all.

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:11

purpleshortcake I don't think Facebook will give me the substance I need. Thank you though hunni much appreciates

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:12

*appreciated even!

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Studyinghell · 22/06/2017 21:18

When you get evicted take paper work to council, hope they manage to get u a private rental in your desired area. Seems your only option. You may end up in a b&b miles away, but atleast you'll have your son and roof. Grim prospects I know

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:20

I've had some lovely responses. Am I now realising mumsnet is a click and no one will respond unless the leader does?

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Zeitgei5t · 22/06/2017 21:21

Have you approached Citizens Advice Bureau for advice? They would have more local knowledge.

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:21

studyinghell I've done that hunni

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notanurse2017 · 22/06/2017 21:22

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FidgetSpinner · 22/06/2017 21:23

Get in touch with Shelter, they could help.

Tiredemma · 22/06/2017 21:25

??? Who is the "leader"??? Confused

handsoffmecrownjules · 22/06/2017 21:26

Where are you OP?

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:27

Fidgetspinner I've done that

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fleshmarketclose · 22/06/2017 21:27

Have you looked on www.dssmove.co.uk/this site? Or this one?

Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:28

tiredemma what do you mean who is the leader?

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RoseGreen · 22/06/2017 21:29

Which area are you looking in? Maybe someone here can help.

U could try Shelter. They may be able to offer some advice england.shelter.org.uk

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Fuckitletshavevino · 22/06/2017 21:29

fleshmarketclose I've seen

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Malfoyy · 22/06/2017 21:34

A friend of mine has just been in a similar situation and she ended up having to pay 6 months rent up front.

HB will still pay the monthly rent even though she had to do this. She borrowed the money off her mum. I know your mum can't help but what about a 0% credit card maybe?

MrTurtleLikesKisses · 22/06/2017 21:38

Have you tried Gumtree? We gave up trying to rent through agencies as no one wanted us with our dog. We found a private rental on Gumtree though. You might find a landlord who is happy to have you?

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