council housing

[look_divine]

thanks for that wizzard

[no money eva]

Thanks Wizzard, is there are delay in payment as I thought landlords had to wait for their money, hence why a lot of ads state "No DSS" Just wandering and sorry to hijack your post LD. x

[Wizzard]

Hi Eva

The only delay is the delay caused by waiting for your benefits to come through. The 'No DSS' notices are a throw back to the old DSS payment days when the payments were unreliable. Most landlords welcome people on benefits because they know they will get their rent. If you miss they can have the monies sequestered and paid direct to them.

[look_divine]

well hubby informs me today hes putting the house up for sale, and also the car I use, i insure i pay for the tax, mot etc etc which may I add is in hubbys name has taken it off me, just for spite
he has both cars registered in his name and has taken his car off the road saying it needs work doing to it, I just know hes doing it to get to me

[geoff.g]

Hi
Housing will declare you intentionaly homeless if you just walk out, they will also discharge responsibility if you go any live with a friend or relative.
Social Services (Children's Services) do not have houses but may accommodate your children if they believe they are at risk, but this would only be the last resort.
You could flee domestic abuse,which would put you in priority. this can be you are suffering emotional abuse with threats of violence and it's effecting the children.
You do not need to go into a refuge because you could be there for ages.Ask Women's Aid to assist you, you should have a local telephone number.Wont do any harm.
Geoff

[kallis3]

Check out their home page


http://www.womensaid.org.uk/?gclid=CNr3 ... lAodogiJew

[look_divine]

i cant be intentionally homeless if he sells the house surely
at least got an email off local councillor shes looking into why i have 0 points

[kallis3]

Geoff was saying that if you leave you will make yourself intentionally homeless.

I imagine if he sells the house and just moves himself into another house without you and the kids, you would then be homeless through no fault of your own.

Check out the womens aid thing, they might be able to do something for you.

[look_divine]

oh i thought him selling the house would mean im making myself homeless
Im just reading it thanks kallis XX

[debtmountain]

Hope you get something sorted soon, look divine. Sorry not able to offer you any Advice, you seem to be having such a terrible time at the moment,fingers crossed that you get some Good News soon.

xx

[look_divine]

jsut as well i got thick skin huh LOL
have to laugh sick of crying im afraid
things will happen for me im sure
thanks for all the help folks I'll keep you posted maybe the councillor can help (hopefully)

[kallis3]

You do need to get something sorted as you cannot go on like this.

I suggest going to the CAB as well if he is going to sell the house. Even though your name isn't on the mortgage, I reckon you will be entitled to something from the sale. How long have you been married? I presume both the kids are his, in which case he will have to pay maintenance for the 5 year old at least.

[aguise]

Look divine I am so sorry you are having all this to deal with. I contacted a councillor and they really do and can help so hopefully you will get some points to help you up the list. I havent read the whole post but have you tried housing associations as well. Apply to all that you can. I really hope you get some good news soon.

Ang x

[look_divine]

aguise i have lived in the village for 38yrs, never lived in the main town and all the housing associations ones are in the town
hopefully the councillor can sort it
thanks
kallis my son doesnt leave school till next year even though hes 16 as his birthday is 2nd sept he missed the year above by 2 days
soooooooo he will have to pay for both till at least next year when son goes in raf at 17

[greedfighter]

Usually the council will also consider that you have made yourself homeless 'if you have not taken any steps that you are legally entitled to take' that would permit you to remain in the property'.

This may include seeking a court order and taking steps for your 'husband to leave' whilst it is all being sorted.

Eventually he would be able to sell the property but the court could place some restrictions on this especially as children are involved and he may eventually have to go through the process of 'evicting' you in order to sell the property.

I would think any potential purchaser would be put off by this scenario. Especially has you will probably be there when they come round to view.

The CAB will no doubt point you in the right direction and horrible though it might sound your first priority must be yourself and your children.

If you are really lucky you may be able to get him to leave the property, keep paying the rent/mortgage and be prevented from selling until such time as your youngest child reaches age 16 or you reach the top of the housing ladder and are rehoused by the council.

If you are married, as per the earlier thread I would be surprised if you have not earned any beneficial 'interest' in the property.

Best of luck - if he's being so horrible stay calm and try to turn it around. You could do all this without him even knowing until the day he he is served with notice to leave if that is worrying you.!.