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Council Temporary accommodation what to expect ??

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:27

Having to move from my lovely home of 4 years due to neighbours ( have been assaulted /windows smashed last night )We have 3 kids and no idea what to expect ,council have told us we will be put in temp accommodation on Monday.
Has anyone experienced this ? What happens ? How long did it take to find permanent accommodation ? And will it be near kids school /nursery ?! Tia

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Rainatnight · 12/10/2019 19:28

Why on earth do you have to move? Why isn’t the council moving your neighbours due to ASB?
Are you renting from the council or privately?

Ponoka7 · 12/10/2019 19:30

It varies so much from city to city.

What are they offering ypu? It could be anything from a hostel to b&b.

Some areas can take into account the needs of the children, but others can't, because housing is so short.

Solutions to travelling to school can come via SS/Education.

lyingwanker · 12/10/2019 19:32

Every area is different depending on how over stretched their housing stock is. Ours isn't nearly as bad as some areas and families are often housed in temporary houses that are just the same as the normal council houses.

My friend, in the neighbouring county, would be housed in like a shared house style accommodation with her 2 primary aged kids.

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:32

Both of us are private renting . Me and my partner where assaulted by the couple in our home last week in front of our kids , they where arrested and charged, ironically we received citation yesterday then 5 year olds room window smashed last night 😭.
Police last night where useless they couldn’t leave quick enough .
I wish we had another choice as we love our house and kids have lots of friends in the area and it’s close to everything we need .

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EmeraldShamrock · 12/10/2019 19:32

Jesus OP it is disgusting behaviour from your neighbour.
I am sorry you're been forced to flee, some neighbour's are evil.
It depends on the area what is available.
I know my friend in Belfast stayed in a beautiful house for 6 months, it may be a b&b.
This is my fear when I do get settled in a social house, this stuff happens to often in social housing areas.

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:35

Won’t find out what we are being offered until Monday but we are pretty much against a wall . Me and the kids are staying with my friend until Monday but partners at the house with the dogs as no where else to go .

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MrsMaiselsMuff · 12/10/2019 19:37

You need to be prepared that dogs may not be allowed in the temporary accommodation. It really depends on your area as to what is available and where it is located.

Lunafortheloveogod · 12/10/2019 19:38

It does really depend what they actually have to offer, so it could be a hostel, a b&b for short term or a flat/house which might be “too small” for the number of people. Obviously they’d rather put all of you into a 1 bed than put you out on your arse or into a b&b (if they’re paying they’ll want the smallest bill). It doesn’t have to be near schools/nursery’s here infact a girl joined dn’s nursery after being moved from the opposite end of the county for temp accom. The length depends on the type too and how passive you are, if it’s a b&b they’ll be quick to find you something else (not guaranteed to be permanent though).

I do agree with pp about it being unfair you’re being put out and not the neighbours but then again I can’t imagine I’d be happy if my new neighbour was the guy who done xyz with his last.

Hopefully they’ve got something decent for you.

PointlessUsername · 12/10/2019 19:39

Length of stay depends on your area.

Have you been given a rough idea of time scales?.

How afwul that you have to uproot because of nasty neighbours.

CherieBabySpliffUp · 12/10/2019 19:40

I don't want to worry you but you could be placed anywhere in your borough, potentially nowhere near your children's schools. I would have thought it will be unfurnished so you will need to move all your furniture etc.

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:41

I know the dogs might be an issue I’m praying somewhere they will be allowed will be found , they are literally smaller at dogs you can get not that that will matter .
My eldest dd has autism so this is going to be hard enough for her to adjust too without stress of separating her from the dogs (she prefers there company to any humans) . It’s something that we will have to face on Monday though and since options are limited we can’t be too fussy

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WaterSheep · 12/10/2019 19:43

I don't want to worry you but you could be placed anywhere in your borough, potentially nowhere near your children's schools.

//\ This, and depending on the area you could even be placed out of the borough.

So sorry you're having to go through this.

user1474894224 · 12/10/2019 19:44

Our council was using a premier Inn in a neighbouring town for a while....my friend had a 30 minute journey to school each day. Not ideal at all. Why can't your neighbours be evicted for antisocial behaviour? Can you report it to their landlord?

MrsMaiselsMuff · 12/10/2019 19:45

It's a terrible position to be put in, especially given it's completely beyond your control. I'd be getting a letter from your daughter's specialist or GP to explain her need for appropriate housing. It may not influence your immediate placement, but should get you prioritised in terms of longer term options.

MrsMaiselsMuff · 12/10/2019 19:46

Unfortunately evictions take time, even where the tenant's behaviour amounts to antisocial behaviour.

ibanez0815 · 12/10/2019 19:51

I cannot believe that you are made to move as the victim of assaults and having children incl one DC with autism.

no experience and knowledge in this area but wishing you all the best, OP

Elieza · 12/10/2019 19:51

Make sure they know about how your daughters autism affects her so that she can get the best they can offer. Good luck OP. Your neighbours were horrible. Perhaps a move will be good for you. I do hope so.

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:52

Thanks for all the support and advice so far my head is still swimming , the neighbours have lived there for little under 4 months , I don’t have there landlords details to contact him sadly but going from experience , he’s not the type to care he left the previous tenants without a boiler for 4 months over winter 🥶.

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Ninabean17 · 12/10/2019 19:53

We were very lucky to be placed in the same town, near to our daughters school. Although the place had no flooring, no heating (we got it fixed after a month) and a mouse in the kitchen. You have to prepare yourself, it might not be great. But on the flip side it might be really lovely, it varies so much depending on where you are. Good luck op.

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glesgakiss · 12/10/2019 19:54

ibanez0815 Thank you . it’s rubbish and I’m gutted having to put the kids through all of this but after what they witnessed last week and then last night I don’t think any of us will feel safe here again .

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LIZS · 12/10/2019 19:55

You could look up title deeds online to find their ll. Most leases include a clause re. Neighbours so they could be evicted for their behaviour.

ibanez0815 · 12/10/2019 19:59

OP, one of my DDs has autism and is also extremely attached to our animals (more than than human family members). It really touched a nerve! hopefully it's just a short stay and the start of a new and happy beginning elsewhere.b

2toe · 12/10/2019 20:05

It varies widely by area, in this area there are flats available as temporary accommodation for families, I lived across from one, the families were there two or three months then moved to permanent accommodation. I’m very sorry you are in this situation, it’s awful for your family but on a positive note if the council are housing you it’s an opportunity to get stable, permanent accommodation and no longer have to deal with the instability of privately renting. I’m not trying to minimise the situation but it’s maybe a silver lining you hadn’t considered.

Interestedwoman · 12/10/2019 20:07

I was in council temporary accomodation. Was high priority due to a disability, even though I was on my own. Was only in there for about a month. The flat was decorated nicely and was ok.

Make sure you've filled in the form to apply for medical points towards your priority due to your DD's autism. This'd make things move a bit quicker.

Best wishes and I hope you soon find a home you're happy with. xxx

Mama2017 · 12/10/2019 20:17

Having worked in council housing and had to get council housing myself I can say it really depends on the area you're in .. if kids are younger than GCSE they will be expected to move school and up to 90 mins commute is usually acceptable .. if there are medical needs and such then you can argue those but that's more for the permanent move .. and in most allocations they allow pets - sometimes you need permission but I've found noone in 7 years of working there to get evicted for pets (including someone with an erratic chicken that popped up whenever you tried to post a letter through) .. they may try to move you far but argue the commute if its unreasonable and also your daughters autism with anything from doctor to back up what you say should it be needed .. I will say in my experience (out of london) I was in a hostel for 5 months with my newborn baby (just out of hospital after suffering pneumonia) but I got a nice 2bed flat which hasn't gone wrong on me in 2 years
.. where I used to work in london they offered long term temporary accommodation on regeneration estates which basically left you with a temporary tenancy for up until your home was needed for the regeneration .. so it really depends what are you are looking in .. it could be a hostel or a hotel or a b n b or a long term temp .. but really depends on your area .. really hope everything works out for you and your family!

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