Hi,
First time posting here. Sorry if it has mistakes in it. Still very frustrated.
I'm kind of stuck at the moment. I have experienced harassment and assault from my my current private landlord for nearly two years.
About a month ago, I reported him to the police and is currently on bail which finishes next week.
The police said I should get onto the local housing list to find a new home for me and my little ones. Due to being vulnerable and myself having disability.
Which I did, everyone said that I would qualify to be unintentionally homeless. But even getting my assessment completed was very stressful. My housing advisor was useless, missing information, missing attachments on emails. Blaming me for not giving the information needed when I send it straight away. Or better yet, saying they didn't need that information yet.
I had to contact my local Councillors, MP and Deputy Mayor to get them to push housing to complete my assessment since it was nearly 4 weeks.
They did accepted my homelessness, giving me a housing plan. Then a few days later rejecting it saying my circumstances were not exceptional and since he is on bail. I wasn't in risk of harm since it only happens when he comes around.
And not at risk of eviction yet. So I would have to wait until I have a court order, which could be a year. And go court trying to fight that on top!
Saying I could rent privately when I have no landlord references. Since I couldn't get in contact with my last landlord and definitely can't use the current one.
They didn't even offer to put me on general housing list. Just try and guilt me for asking for to be on the list. Like I was trying to con the system. This is the first time I ever requested for a council house. I have asked for legal aid and hoping they can sort it the decision made. But it might be unlikely and I don't really want to go all the way to court for that too.
I spent a whole month fighting every step with housing just to get onto the list and nothing has come through. I complained and did everything I could.
I should be focusing on criminal side of things and getting my mental health back on track.
I asked have asked every professional I could, to help me. But I was been passed around and not really helped by anyone. Saying they will support me or have enough support. But I had very little so far at all.
I had even to go hospital few days ago. Due my heart and blood pressure through the roof and nearly passing out. I already have a heart condition.
I had to change my own locks, do my own referrals which the police and council should of done. Even though the council said it could be classed as criminal damage since it's not my property.
I feel like I have been let down by everyone so far.
I'm considering moving out of area, but I also carer for my mum and my youngest little one she has additional needs. The school has been so good getting things sorted for her.