But to evict my mum?
My sister and I were brought up by our dad. Our mum walked out when we were little and we're early 30s now. We know who mum is but have no relationship with her (her choice).
I live with my DH and kids, my sister has always lived at home (with dad). 7months ago dad died. My sister inherited the 'family' home, where she remains living and I inherited a second home my dad had. This house happens to be rented out to my mum and has been for 20+ years, since she left.
Since dad died, my mum has continued to rent the house and paid the rent to me. Mum is now disable and unable to work and has had to claim benefits. Unfortunately there's a rule in place where housing benefit cannot be paid if your landlord is a close relative. So mum can't pay her rent.
I can't afford to maintain the property without the rent (it's in need of some repairs), so I have no choice but to sell it. Mum cannot afford to buy it. I've tried marketing it with a sitting tenant but there's no interest. It will sell quickly if vacant. I think I'm going to have to evict her and then sell. I don't have a choice so I? Does anyone know if the rule can be challenged? I don't have a great relationship with the woman but I don't want her to be homeless!