council rehousing issue

[JooJoo]

Hi

 

My son and daughter in law have been isued an eviction notice by the landlords of the flat they are in, since my son's grandmother died. They were living with her, as my d-in-law was a full time care assistant for her. They have applied to be rehoused by the council who want to rehouse them outside of the borough to an area that is very far away.They have been told that if they refuse the offer of housing thay will be making themselves intentionally homeless. What options are open to them now? Can anyone help?

 

They have a 10 month old baby who is looked after during the day by her mother, nearby, so that she can look for work (she works at present on a casual/temp basis locally)

 

Best wishes

[sir_gilmour]

Hello JooJoo, welcome to the CAG.

 

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It can seem confusing at first but you will start to find your way round and to understand what a helpful community we are.

 

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[freakyleaky]

Thread moved to appropriate forum.

[stu007]

Hi JooJoo

 

There really isnt much that can be done as you have applied for rehousing by the council and they have offered a property and they are correct if the councils policy states that if you then refuse the offer you will be intentionally classed as homeless which put you in an even worse position where it could be years before they offer a property as you are classed as intentionally homeless.

 

You may not like that the council have done this but in reality the council have followed process and offered you a property it may not be your prefered location but they have made the offer and are following the process.

[freakyleaky]

There is the possibility of getting help towards the cost of travel when looking for work. I'll ask one of our residents experts on this subject to take a look.

[freakyleaky]

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...ices/DG_173631

 

http://jobs.gbguide.com/Articles/Tra...b_Seekers.aspx

 

http://www.pteg.net/NR/rdonlyres/1FA...etJune2009.pdf

[45002]

Hi

 

My son and daughter in law have been issued an eviction notice by the landlords of the flat they are in, since my son's grandmother died. They were living with her, as my d-in-law was a full time care assistant for her. They have applied to be rehoused by the council who want to rehouse them outside of the borough to an area that is very far away.They have been told that if they refuse the offer of housing that will be making themselves intentionally homeless. What options are open to them now? Can anyone help?

 

They have a 10 month old baby who is looked after during the day by her mother, nearby, so that she can look for work (she works at present on a casual/temp basis locally)

 

Best wishes

 

Hello JooJoo

 

Sorry to hear of this problem

 

1st tell son and daughter in law Not to move out until court bailiffs tell them to leave...

 

There may be one avenue to explore 1st.

 

Can I ask how Long grandmother had been living at her address for and also can I ask how Long son and daughter in law had been living with grandmother for.

 

Is it a private landlord or housing association where grandmother lived ?

 

There may or may not be succession rights depending on what date grandmother 1st moved in and how long son and daughter in law had been living with grandmother for ?

Edited November 6, 2012 by 45002

[citizenB]

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice

 

Contact Shelter - I am sure they will be able to offer some advice. We have a Shelter Representative on the forums, I will get them a shout as well

[Guest jamesatshelter]

Hi,

You can get comprehensive, free advice from Shelter on our helpline - 0808 800 4444

Or there may be face to face advice services near you - search here http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice

Shelter advisers may be able to represent you by writing letters and challenging council decisions.

Good luck,

James

[45002]

Thread moved to appropriate forum.

 

Will JooJoo know where the post has been moved from ?

[citizenB]

Will JooJoo know where the post has been moved from ?

 

Yes, he/she will get notifications that people are posting on the thread.. it is only an administrative action and makes no difference to the links

[freakyleaky]

Will JooJoo know where the post has been moved from ?

 

As CB has said there wont be a problem for JoJo to find the thread.

We do like a bit of fun but hide and seek with the threads is not allowed.