What rights do mums have when a couple spit up in council housing?

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My friend (not me honest!) is in trouble. After waiting for a long time, she and her partner got a council house. They have 1 DD and 3 adult SC from his previous relationship. Since they moved in, things have broken down, and they have split up, it's beyond reconciliation. (He has behaved appallingly). He is demanding she and their DD move out. If there were no other people involved then I think the rules are clear he should move out, but because there are other people there it complicates things. My friend is getting conflicting advice from different agencies.

Basically, she and her DD can't continue to live there as they as the atmosphere is terrible for everyone. But will she have made herself intentionally homeless if she moves out? Her DD is 2. The other SC are in their early 20s.
I'd be grateful for any advice.

snyone?

She needs to speak to the council

Whose name is the tenancy in? Joint? Then ring council and explain. If it's just her name then she is in a better position. Is there violence/abuse?

would also suggest she speaks to the Shelter housing advice helpline too

they also have this advice page on their site

IMO she needs to understand her rights and how it works before going to the council. Worst case scenario (but wholly possible) she says the wrong thing to the council, they decide they have no duty to house her, she and her DD become homeless and lose their chance of secure housing.

The tenancy is in his name unfortunately.
There no abuse or violence.

Thanks for the links BetsyBoop I'll have a look.