Getting separated and needs to be rehoused

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my partner and I are council tenants with a 4 year old and I’m 8 months pregnant. I want to separate with me but one of us need to give up the tenancy. He doesn’t want to and I can’t afford private for now. What options do I have?

Very little info but bumping in the hope someone more knowledgeable comes along.
I do think you need to speak to your council to see what options there are or try shelter or CAB.

If he is a joint tenant and doesn't want to leave, only a court can order the tenancy to be transfered into one name. You will need to seek independent legal advice as your Housing Officer won't be able to offer either of you advice as they are not legally trained or able to favour one tenant over the other. However, I would still let them know of your intentions.

If you do go to court, which you may need to pay for, and the judge orders the tenancy into your name, it is unlikely that your partner will be re-housef by the council unless he has a housing need that it is not reasonable for him to solve himself.

Google legal services in your area, there is likely to be an organisation or charity that can offer housing advice. Your Housing Officer should be able to advise you if there are any in your area.

Good luck