Sad that we have to move out of our home

MyGreenEagle · 2025-03-17T20:23:04+00:00

Hi, I’m new here and not really looking for advice as there isn’t really anything that can be done. Just looking for a bit of support. we rent our house as we are not in a position to buy. There is no way we could save for the deposit amount that would be required where we live. We have been in our current house over 10 years and we love our home. i have received a phone call today that out of the blue our landlord will be taking control back of the property. We have a good rate on rent here as we have been here so long. Other equivalent houses in the area are so much more expensive. I think we will have to look out of the area but it would mean my children wouldn’t be able to walk to school anymore or be near their friends. I guess I’m just sad that the life we built for ourselves here is going to come to an end. We may have to downsize and our children share a room. One has special needs so this could be difficult. it just sucks.

PurBal · 17/03/2025 20:46

Didn’t want to read and run. Sorry to hear this, it’s not a good time for this kind of news. I’m sure it’ll right itself in the end.

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 20:48

Thank you for the support

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Temporaryname158 · 17/03/2025 21:09

I’m also sorry to hear this, our homes (should be) our safe spaces and having to find somewhere new is frightening for you I’m sure. I really hope you find something suitable for you all

orangetriangle · 17/03/2025 21:11

could you apply for a council or housing association house

Happyears · 17/03/2025 21:13

So sorry, OP. It's a rough time for tenants. I do hope you find somewhere lovely. Maybe it's worth looking at housing association or local authority which would give you more security.

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:15

@MyGreenEagle get intouch with your local council and apply for a council home as you will be made unintentionally homeless! sounds like you cant afford to rent? are you & your partner working? also you have children so will be a priority atleast!

Annascaul · 17/03/2025 21:18

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:15

@MyGreenEagle get intouch with your local council and apply for a council home as you will be made unintentionally homeless! sounds like you cant afford to rent? are you & your partner working? also you have children so will be a priority atleast!

I’m not sure having to move house really constitutes being “made homeless”, however inconvenient it is.

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:25

@Annascaul its not as clear as just moving house is it though? she is being made un-intentionally homeless as the landlord is selling up.. it sounds like she would struggle to rent another property & also has children so i was only suggesting some advice or something to think about.. my dad was made un-intentionally homeless(our local council have to put you in some sort of bracket when they assess) when his sister died! not here for an argument 🙄 gosh you always get 1 dont you on these threads!

shellyleppard · 17/03/2025 21:27

@MyGreenEagle has he given you proper notice (section 21) yet?? Sorry you are in this horrible situation. Please contact your local council/housing provider and get on the list. Good luck x

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:31

@shellyleppard forgot to mention that bit 🤦🏻‍♀️ that's what my dad had to wait to be served before he could even apply for council housing! that is exactly what she needs to wait for then she can go straight to her local council who will assess her situation.. bless her. It is shite when their is children involved especially a child with SN! 🥺

mimi14 · 17/03/2025 21:33

Sorry to read this. We have recently been in a similar position, had also been in our house 10 years, and rents have almost doubled since we moved there.
It took us a while to find somewhere new, luckily our landlord was quite patient, but we've now found a lovely place , better than our old place even. The rent is just about doable, we've just had to make a couple of cut backs on some luxuries..we did need a guarantor though because we get a small UC top up.
Just wanted to add a positive story for you, don't lose hope 🥰.

shellyleppard · 17/03/2025 21:36

@XMummyTo5X the same thing happened to me. My children were 7 and 4 and our landlord evicted us after 7 years tenancy. They're arseholes

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:45

@shellyleppard well said! but the funny thing is, it was the exact same council who evicted my dad when his sister died.. who he had lived with for almost 6 years to help care for her ect. But, because a previous succesion of tenancy had already been made(this was the family home they were both born in by the way) he wasn't allowed to stay unfortunatley, as he would of been a single man in a 3 bedroom house - so i understand that they needed that home for a family in need but what an ironic way of been evicted by the council to then be re-homed somewhere else by them 🤷🏻‍♀️ but the process of having to wait for them to serve an eviction notice before he could apply & be assessed for housing was just stupid & caused more stress to the whole situation!.. i hope you have found yourself to be in a better situation and in a new home? 😊

shellyleppard · 17/03/2025 21:48

@XMummyTo5X its totally mad how the housing sector works. Yes thanks I've been in my council house for 12 years now. Literally got it the day after the eviction date x

XMummyTo5X · 17/03/2025 21:53

@shellyleppard glad to hear of it 😊 its much more secure being with social housing especially when you have children! x @MyGreenEagle please let us know how you get on as thoughts are with you & your children ❤️ and any questions you may have or if you need any advice - i am here and im sure @shellyleppard would be too! x

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 22:41

Hi everyone, thank you so much for the support. We have not been served a section 21 yet. We have just been told today that they will be looking to take back the house in a few months and wanted to give us enough time.

we have been on the housing association list for many years but due to our circumstances we are consistently way down the priority list. plus my children are same gender so we would be eligible for a2 bedroom which is tricky with sn child.

unfortunately, unless something comes on the market at a similar rent (very unlikely), we will either have to move out of area or downsize and the children share.

I really appreciate everyone trying to help and offer a solution. It means a lot. I think we are going to have to make a significant sacrifice one way or another. I guess I am just sad and mourning the fact I will have to leave the place we consider our family home for the last 10 years.

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 22:44

mimi14 · 17/03/2025 21:33

Sorry to read this. We have recently been in a similar position, had also been in our house 10 years, and rents have almost doubled since we moved there.
It took us a while to find somewhere new, luckily our landlord was quite patient, but we've now found a lovely place , better than our old place even. The rent is just about doable, we've just had to make a couple of cut backs on some luxuries..we did need a guarantor though because we get a small UC top up.
Just wanted to add a positive story for you, don't lose hope 🥰.

Thank you so much for this. Hopefully we will be another success story 😊

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mimi14 · 17/03/2025 23:11

MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 22:44

Thank you so much for this. Hopefully we will be another success story 😊

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I hope so, please do update us 😊

I was so sad to leave our place, especially because I had a homebirth with DD, so felt like such a special place for us. Also our oldest has autism and was very secure in his bedroom. Luckily he loves his new bedroom and has settled in so well 😊

GiveUsACoffee · 17/03/2025 23:21

We were given 8 weeks to leave the home we lived in for 13 years. I was devastated…really felt vulnerable. We found a less nice house in the area, paying more, but at least we’re still in the neighbourhood.
I can’t give you any advice, expect I really feel
for you. I miss the old house, the neighbours, the way it felt, the space. It’s now for sale for a hideous price. I just feel bitter about the whole thing. Really hope you find a lovely home ❤️

YourSnugHazelTraybake · 17/03/2025 23:25

MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 22:41

Hi everyone, thank you so much for the support. We have not been served a section 21 yet. We have just been told today that they will be looking to take back the house in a few months and wanted to give us enough time.

we have been on the housing association list for many years but due to our circumstances we are consistently way down the priority list. plus my children are same gender so we would be eligible for a2 bedroom which is tricky with sn child.

unfortunately, unless something comes on the market at a similar rent (very unlikely), we will either have to move out of area or downsize and the children share.

I really appreciate everyone trying to help and offer a solution. It means a lot. I think we are going to have to make a significant sacrifice one way or another. I guess I am just sad and mourning the fact I will have to leave the place we consider our family home for the last 10 years.

Op once you've been served the section 21 you need to update the social housing application as it will increase your priority. I don't know if you've already provided proof of your dc sen needs but make sure you do that too as again, it increases priority and as a medical need housing do take it into account for bedroom allocation. Good luck

YourLuckyPearlGoose · 17/03/2025 23:27

That good rate of rent is probably why the landlord wants it back. Are they open to negotiation?

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 23:39

GiveUsACoffee · 17/03/2025 23:21

We were given 8 weeks to leave the home we lived in for 13 years. I was devastated…really felt vulnerable. We found a less nice house in the area, paying more, but at least we’re still in the neighbourhood.
I can’t give you any advice, expect I really feel
for you. I miss the old house, the neighbours, the way it felt, the space. It’s now for sale for a hideous price. I just feel bitter about the whole thing. Really hope you find a lovely home ❤️

I’m so sorry this happened to you. I am feeling very bitter at the moment

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 23:40

YourLuckyPearlGoose · 17/03/2025 23:27

That good rate of rent is probably why the landlord wants it back. Are they open to negotiation?

I thought this might be the case but her daughter will be living there instead so rate of rent doesn’t matter sadly

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caringcarer · 18/03/2025 00:10

The LL has probably given you the notice ahead of the RRB coming into law. They have told you now to give you a heads up. You will probably get a section 21 next week. Your notice period won't start until you get the section 21 notice. I really hope you find something else quickly and not too much more expensive.

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 18/03/2025 00:12

Annascaul · 17/03/2025 21:18

I’m not sure having to move house really constitutes being “made homeless”, however inconvenient it is.

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If OP is evicted having found nowhere else to rent then she will have been made unintentionally homeless.