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Asked to move from relatives house

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OrangeBlankets · 14/01/2023 09:32

I've been living in a relatives house for more than 2 years. When I moved in the relative was in a care home but the person who had POA for them agreed for me to move in and said it was ok for a short time and that I didn't have to pay rent.

Now the house owner died and so did the POA. The executors want me to move out.

I don't have anywhere to go, can they evict me?

OP posts:
Theluggage15 · 14/01/2023 09:50

Of course you will be evicted if you don’t move out of your own accord. Why do you think you have any rights? As PP have said, you must have saved up a fair bit and planned for when you needed to move out surely?

SleeplessInEngland · 14/01/2023 09:50

Yeah, you gotta get out of there.

LIZS · 14/01/2023 09:51

Your contract will have a notice period. If you lived re t free has that not enable you to save? Do you have a job or income? If you have the notice in writing try your council although if a single adult you may need to accept basic accommodation or a house share.

Coffeetableposhbooks · 14/01/2023 09:51

Yes of course they can evict you you are not entitled to the house.

Overthebow · 14/01/2023 09:52

Yes they can evict you. It’s not your house. You need to find somewhere else to live.

Fraine · 14/01/2023 09:53

Who has asked you to move out? A parent, aunt, uncle, sibling or cousin?

Are you mentioned in grandmother’s will?

picnicshicnic · 14/01/2023 09:53

OrangeBlankets · 14/01/2023 09:32

I've been living in a relatives house for more than 2 years. When I moved in the relative was in a care home but the person who had POA for them agreed for me to move in and said it was ok for a short time and that I didn't have to pay rent.

Now the house owner died and so did the POA. The executors want me to move out.

I don't have anywhere to go, can they evict me?

It seems to me you are being deliberately obtuse.

You accept that they allowed you to stay for a short time. Now, having stayed there for two years, you're asking if they can make you leave?

Well, yes, they can. And if I were you I would make it as hassle-free as possible for them, since they've allowed you to live there rent free for two years.

Not sure what angle you are coming from that you see it differently.

Rainbowshit · 14/01/2023 09:55

Wow! Why would you think you would be able to continue to live there rent free?!?!

JuneOsborne · 14/01/2023 09:55

What kind of contract did you sign? Do you have a copy of it? Have you read it recently?

I mean, of course they can evict you, did you believe they couldn't? If so, why?

Bard6817 · 14/01/2023 09:58

Having had the opportunity to live rent free for 2 years, if you have squandered that opportunity, then you only have yourself to blame.

if on the other hand, you haven’t squandered it, and perhaps need a notice period of a month or two to make alternative living arrangements, or a bit more in order to buy your own home, then an open discussion with the executor about that is the way to go, to see if they can assist.

If you just want to live rent free for the next year or longer, because it’s your grandmothers home, and you feel entitled to do so, then, im sorry i bothered replying to your post, as you are so self absorbed and entitled, im glad i don’t know you in real life.

ChungusBoi · 14/01/2023 09:59

You need proper advice. Show the contract to Shelter or your local Citizens Advice. And start making plans to find alternative accommodation based on what they say. Ask for a benefits check too.

Coffeetableposhbooks · 14/01/2023 09:59

Who are the executors, are they also family op? Do they want to sell?

I think uou know it’s reasonable to ask you to move,out. You’ve had two years now.

can you not afford to live elsewhere, if so then ask them to start eviction proceedings And go to the council and claim you are homeless, you will get housing nenefit

otherwise try to find a rental that accepts people on housing benefit, if there is a financial issue

LikeTearsInRain · 14/01/2023 09:59

Have you tried looking for an alternative property? This could include a house share if you are a single adult. Presumably they do no expect you to leave immediately and have given you some weeks or months notice.

Original poster
OrangeBlankets · 14/01/2023 09:59

No I'm not named in the Will.

I don't think the Will is very fair but my grandmother wasn't a nice person.

The executors want to sell the house.

I do have a job now but I haven't saved money up because I haven't been well.

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Original poster
OrangeBlankets · 14/01/2023 10:00

I have a dog so I don't think I can get a house share

OP posts:
America12 · 14/01/2023 10:01

Did you think they'd let you stay there ?

MincePiesAreMyJam · 14/01/2023 10:03

I'm sorry that you are facing some difficult choices. But ultimately you cannot stay in this house.

Time to start making some plans as to what you CAN do and not what you can't do. Call Shelter, they will have the resources to advise you properly.

PicaK · 14/01/2023 10:04

It's the role of the executor to divide up the assets and distribute them according to the will. It's the law and they don't have any choice. So that's why you are being asked to leave.
This must be a shock to you. It's unsettling having to move.
The thing to do here is to make sure you tell the wider family how much you appreciate the time you have been there.
Then you need to look at your next move. If you are on a low income, can you ring and make an appointment with CAB to discuss/understand your options.
The rental market is quite tricky ATM. You may be better looking for something on spareroom.com
If you get to a point where you have a plan then you could explain what it is and ask for a small extension. But don't ask to stay longer without a plan.
Don't fight moving on. You are not in the right legally or morally and it will cause unnecessary agro.

FeinCuroxiVooz · 14/01/2023 10:04

it would be a really shitty thing to do to a family member to take advantage of this kindness and then not leave when asked to. you have been really fortunate that you have been able to live rent free for so long. the estate needs to be wound up and the assets distributed according to the Will. that can't happen with you squatting unwanted in the house, and you'll be the pariah of the family if you try to force an advantage out of this.

Hairyfairy01 · 14/01/2023 10:05

I would imagine the house will also need to be sold to pay for her care home fees. The solicitors are likely to move quickly in this case imo. You need to start looking for somewhere else to live. Good luck.

Quincythequince · 14/01/2023 10:08

OrangeBlankets · 14/01/2023 09:32

I've been living in a relatives house for more than 2 years. When I moved in the relative was in a care home but the person who had POA for them agreed for me to move in and said it was ok for a short time and that I didn't have to pay rent.

Now the house owner died and so did the POA. The executors want me to move out.

I don't have anywhere to go, can they evict me?

Yes they am.
Sorry.

Quincythequince · 14/01/2023 10:08

can

SnuggleBuggleBoo · 14/01/2023 10:08

Could you afford a camper van? Or even an ordinary van you could convert?

Supertatato · 14/01/2023 10:09

Do you earn enough to rent your own place? It might be worth contacting the citizens advice bureau or shelter to see if you can get any help with paying the deposit

Quincythequince · 14/01/2023 10:10

Kindly OP, you really need to think about how you can become self sufficient.

They don’t owe you a home or to live rent and bill free, even if you have been helping out.

You have also benefited from this arrangement.

What longer term plan did you have?