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.

Reading this thread is like groundhog day with the number of people asking if you had permission to stay there.

Do you know why the landlords have asked you to leave?

Just wondering if there's another spare caravan on site that you could offer to pay rent on until the country is up and moving again. If the business has been shut down then they might decide that even modest money coming in is worthwhile.

Anyway - ring Shelter. There's a LOT going on with your situation legally (DV, priority need homelessness, tied accommodation, eviction, coronavirus...), and you really need some specialist advice.

Hi OP, I remember your thread. I’m sorry things are continuing to be so bloody stressful.

If you have proof that the LL said you could stay then stay. It’s bloody hard to get people out of somewhere at the best of times, it takes months to get a court order, and the courts are partially shut down atm. Call Shelter and CAB. You might have to get an apt with Shelter through CAB or you certainly do in my area. The council still have a duty to help you so don’t give up. Also, ask your MW. There may be a floating support service in your area, find out and call to see if they are still running any kind of service.

The main thing is to stay put though, just make efforts to resolve the situation and let the usual procedure take its course. Hopefully things will be resolved before the LL gets anywhere near a judge with the eviction application.

Again, I’m so sorry to hear this is happening to you. You’ve been through so much and been so brave. Try to keep strong and try all the avenues suggested. It’ll be hard atm because of Covid but they can’t just leave you high and dry. Don’t forget, if it’s harder for you then it’ll be harder for the LL as well so try not to panic.

Perhaps the permission was only for a short period of time

Perhaps there are health and safety implications for the landlord with having children on the site

Perhaps there has been complaints from others about you living there?

I suspect it's more likely that they have breached their health and safety as the mobile home has effectively become a House of Multiple Occupation and isn't suitable for 3 adults and soon to be 2 young children - presumably it's only one bedroom

They can evict you because you weren't supposed to be there in the first place so aren't protected by the corona virus rules.

As others have said Shelter and CAB can help here and your midwife might have some idea as to what you can do. Make sure they all know your situation with the DV as that should change things regarding not being an official tenant and housing helping you find somewhere to live when they can.

The landlord is a cuntstump I really hope he/she has a rethink and gives you more time given the current circumstances.

It sounds as though you are a permitted occupier. I don’t think you have any rights. I know it seems really cruel and I recognise you from your threads. I’m sorry you’re going through yet more anguish.

I am wondering if they have to evict you for legal reasons or insurance purposes. I think it would be worth talking to management. Perhaps you can find a way with them of you renting a caravan at a reduced rate from them.

Either way, shelter should be able to help.

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.

The emergency COVID legislation relaxed an awful lot of statutory duties, and that may be one. Worth checking first. (It's a lot of text and could be implied rather than explicit).

This morning I have rang MASH - they have said the council have to help me and are going to be assisting, they have taken a lot of numbers off of me (housing officer, parents, parents LL / boss)

Women's aid have put me into contact with a refuge and domestic abuse charity who will be able to advocate for me.

I have had extremely bad anxiety again today after thinking I had surpassed it and was getting better, but facing the problems has helped me a bit. I just can't believe what the past 4 months have dealt me.

Next step is to contact my homeless prevention officer with the law as set out by women's aid as well that shows they have a duty of care to help.

Thank you for every one's input so far today. It's so hard being in turmoil inside when the sun is beaming outside.

They need to go to court to get official permission to physically remove you........and that won't be happening anytime soon.
The legal route for eviction costs money and takes a few months at the best of times, so stop worrying.
Stay put and carry on as normal as you can.
Tell them that you will deal with this via the courts only.

It come back to the thread to say I’m so pleased you’re going to get the help you desperately need. What a difficult day for you. Onwards and upwards. I hope things will turn out better!

It sounds like your parents have broken the terms of the tenancy by having you live in their tied property?

I would strongly advise you contact shelter they're much more knowledgable on housing than cab and can even advocate on your behalf if you wish.

NO evictions are being actioned in the next 3 months minimum, regardless of the reason.

If the landlord tries it on then call the police for an illegal eviction.

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Idk if that includes permitted occupiers. Op isn’t a tenant. She needs advice from shelter.

Your a guest not a tenant so your not being evicted as it,s not your home. (In landlords eyes.) It,s one thing to let someone stay a few nights but not permanently. Could you rent one of the Caravans of him in the mean time? (Have you tried discussing thins with him?)

If your midwife is half as good as one of the ones at a practice near me, she'll be a great ally, OP. She knew exactly what to say to kick the council into action.

While I know I'm a guest I have been actively looking to rehouse myself, but what can I do when everything has stopped like it has now!!! I don't actually want to be living with my parents and have tried to get out, there are a few factors related to the domestic abuse, the financial side, that are holding me back! I have been working with the council on this.

But, after contacting women's aid and then emailing a copy of the law to the council yesterday, today they replied and said that I will be filling out a homelessness form, so, going in the right direction.

Also, midwife is coming out to me today at some point, so will speak to her then too!

You're doing great! Keep going, it will all be ok in the end.

Well done! Slowly you'll get there.

How are things going @Fedupofitnow123 ?

Hope you are ok