Being evicted... what can I do!

[Fedupofitnow123]

I've left domestic abuse, some may recognise me :( and currently reside with my parents.

Only, yesterday, their boss / landlord has sent a letter asking for us to leave by the 30th April. Just me and my son.

They get their accommodation (a mobile home) as part of their work where they are, they live on site, the site is currently closed.

I've phoned the council, they've said the council isn't running at the moment because of Covid19, they've put and SOS on my account, but as I'm not on the tenancy here they don't think I'm protected by the 3 months no new evictions.

I'm also due my baby on the 21st April.

Today I've woken crying, I am so stressed, I literally can't find anywhere else to live at this time. What can I do?

I know this is the wrong thread area, but my phone will not let me change it.

I’m pretty sure they’ve banned all evictions for the next 3 months. Contact cab.

@GinDrinker00
Presumably she needs to be an actual
Tenant for that to protect her though?

I think call Shelter, OP and maybe your midwife? They might know how to access support. Good luck.

Who is going to evict you if it is all shut down?

Why does he want to do this ?

I would phone Shelter, and your midwife, as Balanchine suggests. Also call the council back and tell them its an emergency. After that, SIT TIGHT. They are not going to come and drag a woman and a newborn out of a caravan... at if they go, you phone the police ASAP.

CAB are still handling enquiries by email and phone

This is from the official government guidance on businesses to close OP - people who live in caravan parks (that’s the wording they’ve used... am guessing that also applies to mobile homes) are able to continue living there even if it’s closed.

Full link here www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance

I remember you and often wonder how you are doing.
You must feel like things are never ending at the moment, I’m sorry to read this.
Seems a strange thing to do right now. Did your parents check you could move in? I think as you are not technically a tenant you are staying there illegally. Actually you might be said to be squatting. In any event though as a pp said this won’t get dealt with anytime soon.

Can you contact a local woman’s refuge or women’s aid. Perhaps your midwife or children’s services can help.

What are your plans after you’ve had the baby?

Your council cannot say its not running at the moment due to covid19. They have a statutory duty under Housing Act 1996 to assist you.
They MUST give you emergency accommodation if you are
Homeless, (you are already "legally homeless"
Eligible -(if you're a UK citizen/EU national )
Priority Need. (You are pregnant)

Can't advise on whether your parents are protected from eviction I'm afraid as there is not enough info in your post - but sounds like they could have a serviced tenancy/tied accommodation which gets more complicated regarding notices etc.

However some courts are adjourning possession hearings for the foreseeable but it will all depend on whether your parents are entitled to a court order

PM me your LA and I'll get a number for you to call.

The landlord may be being optimistic in thinking this will all be over by April 30th and you can move out. However as long as coronavirus and movement restrictions go on for, you're safest where you are. What is in your parents contract about guests staying with them?

What a bastard

Are you in a position to pay rent? Much as I hate the idea of lining the pockets of someone like that, if he accepts some rent and you get some paperwork then at least you will then be protected during the virus.

Definitely contact your midwife. She will have access to local services which can support you and I assume she is already aware of your situation?

You have a bit of time to get this sorted before the baby comes, but obviously you need to act now.

Virtual hug coming your way ((( )))

Don't leave, stay where you are. Try and stay in so they can't change the locks while you are out. Get advice from shelter or CAB.

Parents asked permission for us to be here.

They have a separate tenancy.

I literally do feel like this is never ending, I've woken crying and stressed out and I'm worrying how all of this is effecting my baby!

Thank you for the link about caravans, I'm going to download that.

@hotpenguin I think bailiffs can change the locks while your out after a certain amount of time if it's an eviction, but I'm not 100% Will they even be sending people like that out atm with everything going on however?

Hang on though,

You’re living in a caravan where you have no legal right to do so. It’s not yours, you’re not the tenant. You are, to all intents and purposes, there on an extended holiday.
The caravan park is closed.
Therefore you can’t stay.

They’re not evicting you, they’re telling you that they have been ordered to close and you have to go home.

Now, you clearly have a set of unique circumstances about that and you need to talk to the council ASAP. But that’s not the fault of the park owner.

Also sorry you're going through this op I'd there anyone you can stay with, family, friends?

If it’s your parents tenancy are they living there with you? Is it their permanent home?

I know posters are trying to help and some suggestions are worth investigating but presumably your parents are breaking their own tenancy agreement by agreeing to you, DC and future baby to stay in their workplace accommodation... It won't help anyone if they end up getting turfed out too (which,in my experience, would be what most landlords would have done!). Seek urgent advice from your midwife and Shelter as the pp said, your council can't just say "no" to dealing with a situation this grave (vulnerable pregnant woman with zero tenancy rights during lockdown). Good luck op.

No, this IS their permanent home, they asked permission for us to be here, permission was granted! I wouldnt mind being asked to leave if the country was open and I actually had options.

Did your parents seek permission for you and your dc to live there? Have they breeched the terms of their lease? Council should still be offering emergency housing support if you meet the criteria.

I am afraid that I have no useful advice but I remember your other threads and want to give you a handhold. What an awful thing Todo, especially in the current climate and many more times so if they had previously given permission for you to stay. They must know that now is the worst time to be trying to get accommodation etc. Can you phone women's aid and see if they can get you into a shelter when lockdown is over?

@Sargass0 seems to know how it works! Get on the phone today! Get in touch with your midwife, they will have contacts for you also.

You must be so stressed and upset but try as much as possible to breathe through it and not let yourself get carried away in the negative thoughts. You WILL get this sorted, it’s going to take time for you to feel settled after leaving your ex, there will be bumps in the road like this but you WILL eventually have a safe home of your own with your children.
Stay strong!

Are you getting UC and eligible for housing benefit?
I understand that you will want to cooperate so that your parents don't lose their job and home.
If eligible for housing benefit, presumably you need to find a flat nearby which accepts UC tenants? Shelter might be able to advise. Any housing associations in your area that you haven't applied to yet? Any pets involved?

Oh and don’t panic about baby - they are strong and resilient!
Your baby is safe and warm and won’t know any of this

How utterly awful of their landlord, can you try and appeal to them? Try to keep calm and explain your situation and being worried about having a small baby and still being in lockdown?