Trying to rent when claiming UC

[Thattwatoverthere]

Fully prepared to be told there's nothing I can do because there probably isn't. And it's long so sorry in advance.

Me and my partner are on UC to claim back childcare costs. I have gone back to work part time and he has recently been furloughed for the second time so affording a huge monthly payment isn't possible at the minute.

Most months we weren't entitled to anything as he was earning wage + overtime, it's only been this last month we were entitled to anything and that went on nursery fees.

We've been given notice on our current rented house for reasons beyond the LL or our control so have to move mid jan.

We have seen a house that is affordable nearby so contacted the agency who have spoken to the LL who said her insurance won't cover us.

To me, this doesn't make a whole lot of sense. We aren't claiming HB, our wages can easily cover rent along with bills as proved by us renting for a long time without missing payments. We have offered my mum as a guarantor in the hope that this will help but it's a no.

There's nothing else affordable in the area. Is this a common legal thing worth challenging?

[Didyousaysomethingdarling]

@Thattwatoverthere

We have a viewing next week! I explained our situation to the agency and they said they were fine with that so fingers crossed it's a good one!

Wishing you the best of luck for next week.