Clearing HA property after death

[Greencarpetburns]

Apologies as I know there was a recent thread on this but I can't find it.

Ddad passed away on Saturday and I am in the process of clearing his home. I've run out of money after paying funeral directors their first payment, travelling here, taking time off work and paying someone to jump start and return his motability car. I've bagged up and put his stuff in one room, but there is still the sofas, tables, chairs, etc.

Will the HA chase me down for the money to clear the home? I've done the best I can but I'm broke. The house is in good repair, nothing is broken it just has some stuff in it. I've never lived in this house and I live 300 miles away. I feel so bad not leaving it how they want it, but wtf can I do?

you can only do what you can do, I think handing back keys is OK.

It's tough, same happened to a family friend. Around here we have a charity called lighthouse that comes and collects unwanted furniture etc they then sell on and keep the money
Clothes went to the tip but in clothes recycling bins, rest went in a skip that cost £209

Just to be clear, OP, unless you had any joint accounts with your Dad, you're not liable for, or responsible for anything of his. Even if you were named as executor of his will, you can choose not to do it. If he had any debts and left no money, the debts don't exist any more. There is no pressure on you to sort out anything of his, if you don't want to.

You need to make sure you and yours are taken care of during this sensitive time, and that is all.

I work for a HA & there will be no come back to you. Take what you’re taking, leave the rest & hand the keys in. Do not put pressure on yourself removing furniture, carpets & cleaning. They will thankful it’s is in good condition.

I am sorry you have had such a hard time and that they have been so awful to deal with. As others have said, it’s not your debt, and not your responsibility. Just leave it now and go home

@Greencarpetburns

Thank you so much for the kind words. I've been spoken to so rudely by dwp, HA, motability dealership and the council that it's nice to get some empathy.

I'm so sorry to hear that but sadly not surprised. When I lost my dad most companies were total bastards. You'd think there'd be a bit of empathy but no.

@VettiyaIruken They really are 😔 The car dealership was the absolute worst. Awful man that kept interrupting me and acting like he was doing me a huge favour by allowing me to return the car to him. I was seriously tempted to park it around the corner then report it stolen just to get rid of it. (I wouldn't do that, just an angry daydream)

Sorry for your loss op

Bil DF passed away a few months ago, they called the HA and explained and they cleared it for free. All they asked was for it all to be bagged up and put in one room to make things easier for them to clear. They were really good with them, hopefully they'll be kind to you too but as others said I can't see how you'll be liable for it