My boyfriend can't pay his rent - what should I do?

[mandyg27]

My boyfriend has been off work ill for several weeks. He doesn't get any occupational sick pay and was only paid the minimum SSP for this time, so his last pay checks were much less than usual.

He has now been unable to pay his rent which was due at the end of last month and is being chased by the agents. I have agreed he can move to mine and my parents have offered to help empty his flat. However his tenancy doesn't end for another two months so from what I understand he is still liable for 2 more months rent even if he moves out. I'd appreciate any advice from someone who has been in this situation because I have no idea what to do next.

Please no nasty comments as this is already a very stressful situation

Pay the council tax first and foremost, this is more important than the rental debt as this can quickly escalate to court summons charges and bailiff costs, adding £400 to a bill.

Go and tell council that he’s got two months till end of tenancy and then he’s moving in with you, so can he have a payment plan

Then tell the agent he’s moved out and hand in notice, photograph all the utility meters. And tell agents you’d like to set up a repayment plan over a few months. Also get the deposit back and use that to help pay of the debt.