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Sad that we have to move out of our home

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 20:23

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.

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BruFord · 05/04/2025 20:53

Great news, OP. Even though it's not ideal, now you have time on your side. Good luck with everything.

notatinydancer · 06/04/2025 00:01

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!

There’s a massive council housing shortage. It’s really not that simple.

caringcarer · 06/04/2025 00:24

One proactive thing you can do is to go around the EA's and tell them how much you can pay and you want long term tenancy. Get a written reference from your LL stating that rent is always paid on time and you keep house and garden in good condition. Take a photocopy to EA's. That will help you secure another tenancy.

caringcarer · 06/04/2025 00:26

Just noticed your update. That's great news OP. Your kids won't need to change schools. In time maybe you'll like new house as much as last one and kids adapt.

Crikeyalmighty · 06/04/2025 14:31

A bit of a pain I know and not much consolation but a lot of kids in big towns and city’s regularly have that15 to 20 minutes drive needed for school- a home is more of an issue and looks like you will have one ok - for now that’s the biggie

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MyGreenEagle · 06/04/2025 21:34

I would just like to thank everyone who has commented and taken the time to think of us. I have been really struggling with this and every single one of you has made a huge difference in how I feel. I’m starting to feel a little better about the situation and that is in part because of all you wonderful people.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring ❤️

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Crikeyalmighty · 06/04/2025 21:53

@MyGreenEagle chin up lovely- all will be fine I’m sure - as someone who has had 21 rental homes in my 30 year marriage I feel your pain ( once had 3 in a year- don’t ask). Been in current one 2 and a half years

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/04/2025 10:20

Glad you found somewhere

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MyGreenEagle · 07/04/2025 22:13

Gosh! I’m so sorry renting has been such a nightmare for you.

We told the children tonight and my 11 year old is very sad. According to my husband, I’m relishing his sadness because it makes me feel validated. Honestly, I am furious at this accusation. That I am happy he is sad.

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jackstini · 08/04/2025 09:28

That is so unfair of him!

You are obviously not relishing the fact he’s upset; that’s quite mean of him to try and make you feel worse than you already do

Full disclosure - I am a landlord who is needing to sell up due to personal circumstances combined with all the government changes - completely different goalposts to when we started

I have given tenants more notice than statutory, and we know renting is never forever, but it’s still really hard for the long term ones. I did one yesterday who I had guaranteed a minimum 6 year tenancy and it’s been 14. We still both hugged and cried

The government needs to look at social
hou urgently and seriously

Wishing you all the best in your new place

MikeRafone · 08/04/2025 10:47

Your landlord will need to serve you a section 21 - and then you will need to go through the process of them evicting you - that way you will not be intentionally making yourself homeless and you will be bumped way up the categories etc for housing with the local authority.

Just as for the landlord its a process to serve you notice - its a process for you to stay until eviction day and its been through court etc - and if the landlord doesn't serve the section 21 correctly then it all starts again for another 56 days

Painful but you could end up with a home with a much more secure tenancy

do you have to bid for social properties weekly in your area?

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