Back story. Landlord selling property so served my section 21. I’m a single mum who works part time. Don’t have a guarantor though so had to go to the council for help as the thousands of estate agents I contacted wanted a guarantor. This was 5 months ago.
The council said they can only look for private rent for me, and will pay the first months rent and deposit. I’m ecstatic about that as I wouldn’t have been able to pay that. For 5 months nothing happens. I’m still looking for suitable property everyday. My landlord has had to pay thousands in court fees, I’ve also had to pay towards it, as well as pay for the bailiffs which I’m expecting any day now.
10 days ago the council tells me they can pay an incentive to the estate agent so I won’t need a guarantor. Keep in mind this is 5 months later! A property is found which I love and accept.
I’m told I can move in Friday 24th. So I take the week off work to pack and move (doing it on my own) and book the removal van. Only for the day to arrive and the council haven’t paid the money so I can’t move. I can’t take anymore time off work because it will be unpaid. Worst part is it wasn’t just me. There was another 3 people who was let down. I’ve worked all my live and paid my taxes. I’m not sponging. I just didn’t have a guarantor. How many times can one person let you down?