DSS?

[uplight99]

Single mother with 3 kids, in the same situation as many I suppose. We were evicted due to rent arrears and have been placed in student accommodation for 60 days. Council won’t rehouse us but will provide us with housing benefits. However finding a landlord that accepts DSS is IMPOSSIBLE. I’ve found a few but require a guarantor which I have no chance of getting. I have basically no family and no one is going to put their neck on the line for me regardless. I really don’t know what to do. Also paying more rent up front is not an option. I’m not sure if anyone has any suggestions. My eldest (21) works full time so if need be he could get a room to rent. My youngest (16) could live with her boyfriend. However me and my other son (18) would be totally fucked. My life is a shambles and I’ve thought about killing myself everyday. Is there anything I can do?

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