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Sorting hoarding of parent after their death

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Whatinthelord · 27/10/2021 19:20

This post is probably going to make me sound like an awful person, but it’s a topic I am genuinely worried about and would like advice on.

I’ve recently been thinking about funeral plans in general and also specifically with regards to my parents. I’ve asked then what they would want, if they have anything preorganised such as a funeral plan etc.

In the course of talking about this One thing I am unclear of is what happens after their death with their belongings if they live in a housing association property?

Does anyone know?

My parents are hoarders. I’ve tried to help them declutter many times, and stressed myself out massively when I helped them move last year. Basically I did everything for the move and it was horrendous. I spent a lot of time and money getting them into a more suitable property and they did nothing.

Will I have to sort through their piles of belongings after they pass or will the housing association empty their home? Ideally I’d like to have nothing to do with it, but I am wondering if I will be expected to clear the house.

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MoreThanAnOffDay · 27/10/2021 23:00

When my dn passed we had 2 weeks to empty and clean the flat and hand the keys back.
We did ourselves.

  • bin, charity, bits we kept, unopened tins etc to food bank. It was really hard going
Thefuturestory · 27/10/2021 23:01

Under GDPR we don’t even have the right to capture and store next of kin details anymore.

Hatethisplacetho · 27/10/2021 23:11

OP in my experience HA and council will clear properties for free, I have seen it once when my dad died and again when my friend moved suddenly out of a HA property due to DV. No one was ever billed for either so I think you’ll be ok!

Lellochip · 28/10/2021 00:11

My mum's HA expected me to clear her house - I met a guy there while he did an inspection and just told him unfortunately there was no money available for me to clear it so if would be left as is, with all the furniture etc. I just rescued the sentimental bits first.

Whatinthelord · 28/10/2021 09:50

Thank you for all your advice and experiences everyone.

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EatSleepRantRepeat · 28/10/2021 21:17

Thanks @Franklin12, that's reassuring! Their house is in a bad state of repair but I'm assuming they won't be out on the street when the house money runs out?

user1471538283 · 28/10/2021 21:23

When my DM died in a council property I went to chuck everything out and then hired a clearance company to get rid of the furniture. I was given two weeks because her rent was paid up to then. Any longer and I would have to pay the rent.

freshcarnation · 28/10/2021 21:29

We had a direct cremation for a family member this year. Cost was £1,600

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