Updating post from Reddit.
I’m a single mum, I work, 2 small children. I’ve been served a section 21 the landlord wants to sell the house. I’ve been to the council I’ve been given a band A. I will be evicted and put in temporary accommodation 😢 I’ve always paid my rent on time. Just feel like it’s so unfair rent in my area is double what I’m paying. I’m already skint with the cost of everything going up! I can’t afford rent! Why is this country do fucked!
For the ones who posted kind words Thankyou! 🫶🏼
I was in your shoes this time last year and please try not to get too worked up, I am now in my forever home and I love it.
First thing to do is get writing an email, this email will be sent to every housing association in your area and in other areas, you will be surprised that there are loads of them. Some won’t accept you if you haven’t lived in the area for the last 3 years but some will, I don’t know what part of Uk you are in. Also you can send this email to every letting agent too. In the email, tell them your situation,
tell them what you are after, a 2 bed or 3 bed ect,
Do a expenses form, your income, outgoings ect, how much you can afford,
Tell them if you can give them a bigger deposit only if you can.
Take photos of your house and garden, like a little brochure, so they can see you have kept a good home.
Get references from your landlord, saying that you are a great Tennant and never missed a payment
Get references from neighbours and family for your character.
Send proof you have been given band A from the council.
You are selling yourself, you will be surprised by how much the landlords will appreciate this and want a Tennant who has gone to this trouble.
Send this out to every letting agent, post it through any houses you see that are being done up to rent out. But more importantly, find out all the little housing associations in your area and send this to them.
I did exactly this and you wouldn’t believe how lucky we were, the landlord hadn’t even put the for sale sign up and I got contacted by one of the smaller housing associations and she asked me if I was interested in a property she was just about to list and she saw my email and thought it would be perfect for us and omg it was.
I hope you can get as lucky as we have been and I am sending a big hug to you because I know how traumatic this situation is and how desperate you must feel now. I don’t think I slept with worry for weeks on end, crying every night thinking the worse and where we could end up. Sometimes a door has to shut for another to open and this could be the thing that changes your life for the better, like it did with us.
This is a lovely message, thank you for taking the time to share your story with OP, seems like very sensible advice. Good luck OP.
That’s so lucky! Thankyou for sharing.
Please may you clarify something for me.
If you are renting, then how is this your forever home? The landlord could very well up sticks and put you in the same position as the OP, no?
They're renting through a housing association, not a private landlord.
i think they’re probably just grateful and happy? of course renting isn’t perfect but what choices do we have
You do not have to leave the property just because you’ve been served a Section 21
A Section 21 notice is the start of the process , it does not mean you must leave immediately.
The landlord must give you at least 2 months’ notice in writing (longer if your tenancy agreement requires it).
If you don’t leave by the date on the notice, the landlord must then apply to court for a possession order.
Even if the court grants that, you still don’t have to leave until bailiffs are involved, which takes additional time.
Do not leave early voluntarily or the council may say you’ve made yourself “intentionally homeless,” which can affect your eligibility for housing help.
They may try to pressure you to leave early, but stand firm!!! you have a legal right to stay until due process is followed.
Make sure to keep records of all contact with the council and your landlord.
Band A is typically emergency or high-priority need, so you’re already in the highest category.
Make sure your housing application is up to date with all supporting evidence (children’s details, work info, Section 21 notice, etc.).
It may not be ideal, but it keeps you and your children safe while the council finds you a permanent home.
You can challenge unsuitable accommodation if it doesn’t meet your needs (e.g. unsafe, overcrowded, far from school/work).
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) from your local council may help cover rent shortfalls temporarily.
Citizens Advice can help with benefit checks to ensure you’re getting everything you’re entitled
And finally………Shelter is a free housing charity - they can give you expert advice: Call: 0808 800 4444 or visit shelter.org.uk
Thanks! Yes I know I can wait until the bailiffs come which I will be doing. It’s just degrading when you’ve paid on time for 5 years to have to do that!
It would be degrading (and illegal) if they asked you to leave immediately. You could use the goodwill you have of paying regularly to bargain for a longer period.
There’s nothing degrading with the landlord wanting to sell their house, as long as they follow due process. They’re already renting the house to you below market price.
I completely understand the landlord can do what he wants.. it’s just the massive jump in rent! Double what I’m paying now! I didn’t have this issue 5 years ago not been able to afford rent.. I was comfortable.
Has the landlord found a buyer? If not, speak to the landlord and ask to stay until a buyer has been found. It’s a buyer’s market right now, and a house can be on the market for months. Even after a buyer is found, the sale takes at least 12 weeks to complete. This will give you more time to find a new place.
Is there a possibility of finding a cheaper place with decent commute distance to your job?
Selling a house with a tenant in situ means dropping the price. No sensible buyer who is looking for a place to live in is going to buy a property which they can’t be certain of moving into on completion.
Not necessarily - there’re plenty of houses on the market which are tenanted. The tenants are usually on a rolling contract, which requires just two months of notice.
OP saying that they’ll not leave unless evicted makes them a highly problematic tenant, but for every problematic tenant there’re ten unproblematic tenants.
There are definitely plenty but they are discounted compared with the non tenanted ones. If a tenant risks homelessness, then the standard council advice is to wait until you are thrown out by the courts or they will decided you are intentionally homeless and will not help you. This makes buying a house with a tenant in situ if you are planning to live in it and risk a chain collapsing if there are issues with evictions extremely risky.
Oh there’s houses around me that have been up for 2 years! It won’t sell fast.. everywhere is just so expensive I’ve looked at every option possible.
Just be nice and honest with the landlord. As if you can stay whilst they sort out the sale. This happened to me years ago and just being nice and talking helped immensely.
In the mean time just stay in the market and keep seeing what's out there and trying to get something else. If you have to move area a bit then although that sucks, it can't be helped.
Try not to panic, remain calm, things will work out, and as long as you all have eachother you'll be fine
I have spoken to her and kept her in the loop.
Thankyou xx
Rent went up massively around 2021, circa 20-40% a year in some places. If your rent didn't keep up, you'll be shocked when you see the market again for the first time
I’ve already seen the market I’m looking Daily at rentals
What I mean is if rents in your area are double what you are currently paying, the landlord likely hasn't increased it, so when you look due to the s21 you see the huge increase we have had over the last few years.
It's mostly down to interest rates. Alot of landlords use BTL with a small deposit. The mortgage interest isn't tax deductable against the rent, so an increase from 2% to 7% interest rate, means rents have to go up significantly otherwise they'll be losing money every month.
To make things worse, the Renters reform bill is nudging landlords to sell as the s21 is being abolished, something which I agree with as it's a home not just a house. But landlords are good at cramming people in, so as HMOs get sold as family homes, you find 6+ people are evicted for a family of 2-3. This means more people are looking for an ever fewer number of houses.
If you can't afford rentals in you area, you either move out the area, or await the council to provide you emergency accomodation like a hostel/B&B. Wait time for social housing varies but it's approaching a decade in most areas, with one council more over 100 years.
Take a read of shelters website, never reject accomdation even if it's unsuitable. You need to raise a seperate review of unsuitable accommodation process once you are in. - https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/housing_suitability_reviews/unsuitable_temporary_accommodation
From what I've read, most end up back in private rental during the wait for a council house.
Thanks it’s 2 year wait with the council on a band A. Then once evicted I’ll be pushed up the que..
Doesn’t that make it a sellers market?
Everyone is in the same boat (I know that doesn't help), but the cost of living has gone up.
It’s gone up massively
It is degrading to live in a society where houses are hoarded by private landlords only to be sold at the drop of a hat.
Social housing has seriously declined since the 1970s, which alongside buy to let mortgages has increased private rental in the UK. Combined with the mess that is the English housing market it's an embarrassment that in 2025 we claim to be a "developed" country yet thousands are homeless or struggling to afford extortionate rent.
So yes. It is degrading to be told to leave your home.
I’m a renter myself.
It is not their home - the landlord is renting out to them at below market prices. The landlord is not responsible for problems with the wider housing market, and there’s nothing degrading as long as they are following due process - which they are.
You’re pointing your anger at the wrong people, we’ve have had successive useless leaders to be in the shape we’re in right now.
Not your home is it hehe
It's her home. I'd make it as difficult as possible. Could take a year.
I strung it out 18 months. Hahahaha.
Why? This is the tenant behaviour that makes landlords unwilling to rent, and harms all renters.
No it doesn't. That's her rights to flex. She doesn't owe the landlord any favours.
She has signed a legal contract, and has no right whatsoever to flex.
If she just carries on stating illegally in the house, she’ll be evicted and her credit history will be damaged making it much tougher for her to rent in future.
Absolute nonsense. I've just been through the process.
She has rights and there's laws - which are being strengthened btw.
Don't talk about things you don't understand.
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Yes it does. She has a right to stay in the property until the bailiffs come.
That could be months or over a year.
Cry more.
It's her home, but not her house. There's an important difference.
Unfortunately, as a renter you don't own the property.
I never said she owned the property. But she has the keys and tenancy.
Possession is 9/10ths of the law.
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Because she has rights and there's laws.
It's not her responsibility to make it easy for the landlord evicting her.
Her responsibility is to herself and child not the person making a child homeless.
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Because people don't understand rights and the legal system.
She has zero responsibility to the landlord.
Just beware you can be held liable for costs if you don’t vacate, especially if the terms of the tenancy provide for it.
The council’s duty starts 56 days before eviction and the homelessness code tells them they shouldn’t consider it reasonable for a tenant to wait until the bailiffs come (as long as the s.21 notice is valid). Make sure you pressure the council to act earlier
Just be aware that if you refuse to leave and it goes to court, inevitably they are going to use bailiffs to get you out, and you might then be liable for those fees as well (which are steep).
It might also come up when your next landlord does checks on you.
Sometimes it's better to bite the bullet and just move out on the date vacant possession is requested.
If I can’t afford rent anywhere how can I move out?
There are likely properties which are within your budget, but with a longer commute. Keep looking.
Also, speak to your landlord and ask to stay in the property till he finds a buyer.
I don't understand how staying until bailiffs turn up could be a good option... you will have a court order against you, and this may bring you problems for several years, probably 5 or more, if you try to rent somewhere else or maybe get a mortgage in case your finances improve.
I don't know how they did, but I've seen people in similar situation who pushed the council by fighting off the their "wait for bailiffs" advice, and managed to get something before court proceedings, while holding the landlord on the other side.... or found another way, such as relocating to elsewhere far or getting family help until recovery.
If I was given a section 8 that’s when it goes against me in court not a section 21. I pay my rent.. so I wouldn’t get a ccj.
Correct.
I wish you all the best and hope this helps, I know it does not make this any easier.
Thankyou
Will take months. Don't worry. Just a bummer with the housing market the way it is.
How many months do you think?
It can be anything. On the assumption that they're looking to get you out anyway and aren't waiting for a buyer, if you're lucky, 6 months beyond s.21, if you're unlucky, it could be 2 months beyond s.21 (shortest I've seen).
Depends on your local court backlog and how diligent the landlord/agent are.
If they do stay, possession with costs could mean the OP has to pay the landlords costs, often around £800-1500.
Took my landlord 18 months before I handed the keys over.
Don't make it easy, know your rights, keep paying rent until you are ready to move.
Don't listen to anyone here, understand the legal game.
Thank you!
Look after yourself and child. Good luck.
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This is sad. The landlord will now have to incur all the costs associated with enforcing bailiffs and court proceedings because of your advice.
Basically successive government have made being a landlord too difficult and expensive - so there are fewer of them. Coupled with a hugely expanding population who all need a place to live, the laws of supply and demand means that prices go up.
It's not about being a landlord being too difficult.
We're in a supply constrained market for an inelastic demand item - so the market charges whatever the population can afford.
Regulations and taxes on landlords could be dropped overnight and the impact on rent costs would be negligible.
I would say it is worse without landlords. If nobody provides rentals, there is far less to rent.
Well surely it’s only going to get worse! With all the illegals coming over!
I’m sorry this is happening to you but it’s not “the illegals” taking your housing away. It’s successive governments who haven’t prioritised social housing. That’s not going to change.
It suits the government very nicely if instead of blaming them, you look the other way and blame “the illegals.”
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Think logically. How much social housing has been built over the last 40 years?
Private housing -really, it’s the same thing. Not enough affordable housing is being built, regardless of who is living in it.
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Your question is disingenuous. OP is talking specifically about ‘illegals.’
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It comes back to social housing not being an economic priority. The government has a duty to try to house people who are homeless whether they are immigrants or not. If social housing was a priority, it wouldn’t be a talking point.
No, imigration is always a button issue where it exists. Someone has to pay to build those homes for immigrants.
Why is it always the downtrodden turning on the downtrodden at the first opportunity? People always punch down. That’s what is truly screwed up about the state of affairs in the world.
Honestly I have lost all sympathy for the OP and that goes for anyone who shares the same sentiment. If she wants to be that curt, then I have to also say she should be incredibly thankful that she’s paying half the market rate for her area.
Many people wont get that same opportunity.
Oh yes, must always blame the immigrants because they are THE main issue that is causing all of this.
This is like hanging red meat in front of a Reform voter.
Life sucks and and you're failing, so must blame the foreigner.
Clearly you don't understand the difference between legal and illegal immigration, not you you understand the laws of supply and demand.
What “illegal” immigrants are taking rentable houses from the market? If they were renting houses means landlords get paid. Why are rents doubling and tripling? Why are their empty homes that are being held empty to drive rent prices up in the name of scarcity?
Jesus Christ greed is the problem here not an infintile measurement of people
Btw I’m an immigrant we don’t get shit handed to us in fact we have to pay twice just to be here and use the nhs. We get no benefits no hand outs.
So check your racism and look at the actual problem.
Your ignorance is palpable
https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/immigration/asylum-accommodation-support-services
As always with your type, play the racism card.
Are you an illegal immigrant?
They aren’t illegal immigrants for one. And you know who these went to? Mostly Ukrainian and refugees from Hong Kong. It’s for people who have been processed.
To quote yourself, your ignorance is palpable.
Now try again.
"We have provided housing and support for asylum seekers in the community in the UK since 2012 ensuring safety and respect to some of the most vulnerable people in society while they await news on their immigration status."
You try again. They came here illegally.
Do you know how the asylum process works? Once you are processed and your claim is approved you then have to go through the process of getting your immigration papers and visas. That’s when these folks step in.
After it has been approved but before they can legally work and earn money.
What legal means did they take to get here?
They are being housed for many months, perhaps years. Houses which could have potentially gone to the OP.
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The government want you to look at anyone but them for the failings in your life.
They convinced the country landlords were evil. Now landlords are leaving the industry in droves and the government are aware they have pushed too far and started quietly trying to make landlords offers in the worst areas. Now it’s the illegals who are the reason you cannot get a house or a job or that a crime might befall you
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Because the white men get away with it
The government that has spent decades encouraging mass migration? That government?
Don’t allow the gutter press to convince you that problems of this country are the fault of any immigrants “taking jobs” or “stealing benefits”. They rest, as they always have, on the shoulders of the rich who enjoy the privileges of wealth and have no incentive to assist any one on lower incomes. Those immigrants are in the same boat as you: crushed by an exploitative system.
I had so much sympathy for you until you starting calling people illegals.
I felt sympathy for you until this ignorant comment…
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If you are going to make sweeping accusations, then do your homework work first.
Look up the positive economic impact that immigration has. Look into how many immigrants work their socks off in the NHS to keep it going. Look up how our population would be in decline without immigration. And look up how fu*ked our economy would be without immigration.
Someone doesn't know the difference between legal and illegal immigration.
Average redditer
They don't know the difference between immigration and asylum
Legal and controlled immigration. Not illegal and uncontrolled.
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You're conflating immigration and illegal immigration.
OP has stated her position, and whether you like it or not, she can and has seen illegal migrants getting places to stay, money to spend, and benefits.
Getting looked after more than citizens of this nation.
So maybe don't gaslight her because the feelings she has are mirrored by the majority of the population and you saying no no no the issue isn't illegal immigrants.
Has she though? How is she recognising the legality of the immigrants and what is her position on refugees, which seems to be the target of most illegal accusations
What do you mean by 'illegal immigrant'?
Thankyou for explaining to these idiots!
I work for the NHS myself! I’m not bothered about immigrants coming to work here! I’m bothered about illegals who we have no background knowledge on.. they could be rapists, murderers? Why is it all men? Why are there no women and children coming over!
Similar struggles you experience daily as a single mum, the "illegals" are facing in different ways, please take care with the way you phrase things
Are you asking why a man might not take his wife and kids through a brutal journey over hundreds of miles of uncertainty, overseen by violent criminal gangs and rounded off with a rubber dingy trip many people drown attempting? And instead decide it’s best if they take the risk first, and if it works out be able to at least send money home, or eventually maybe get his family to join him later.
Seems glaringly obvious. Think it through.
Why is it all men? It’s mostly men often because they are more likely willing/able to manage the treacherous journey and all the risks and dangers that come with it. They could also be more likely to find work than a woman for various reasons, due to the type of work available to them in their destination country, the precariousness of it, and could be more educated than an average woman wherever they are coming from.
This is like 0.5% of immigrants you understand this right? Probably not as your a single mom getting evicted. Go cry and trick another man.
Trick another man? What on earth are you on about!
Oh yup, there it is.
Yes.
https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/immigration/asylum-accommodation-support-services
Illegals are more important to the government than you. Think about that next time you vote.
Feels even better knowing SERCO is owned by the crown. Thank god the king gets paid for looking after illegals.
Serco isn’t owned by the crown? Idk why you guys get this stuff from lmao
Legal immigration is an even bigger problem than illegal immigration.
Ohhh nvm the sympathy ended there
Wow...
I'm not sure what kind of response you expected to get to this post, but this kind of silly rhetoric on a landlord forum won't get you any fans.
It's not "illegals" taking all the properties, it's stupid laws that the government are bringing in (under the pretense of helping tenants) that is ultimately causing landlords to exit the rental sector.
I was venting!
Illegals don't get to rent these homes unless landlord is breaching right to rent checks. Landlords basically have to make sure tenant is allowed to rent and an illegal would not pass this check.
No ‘illegal’ is taking your home. Renting requires legal status a.k.a. ‘right to rent’. Illegal immigration is a very small proportion of migration.
What is happening is that governments are making it tougher for smaller landlords, so they are selling up.
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I hope you end up homeless and destitute.
You don't deserve better.
Sorry for your struggle, but how is it "unfair" that you paid half than the average rent in your area?
As it sounds, you have been extremely lucky with your landlord.
That's what I was thinking, so expecting to drag them through the courts is a bit of a dick move tbh.
The landlord has given her half price rent for years, and the answer is to now respond by overstaying when the contract isn't renewed.
How does she know the landlord hasn't lost their job and can't pay the mortgage?
I had the same question. Maybe the landlord gave her a discount.
I did the same. Charged tenant half rent for over 10 years as didn't need the money or want the tax penalty for having "extra income"
Still paid tax EOY because I can no longer use mortgage interest to offset.
The game is for people richer than me (said without contempt, but with realisation, it's not for me)
My rent was £650 in 2020 and it’s gone up £50 from 2004. I’ve spoken to my landlord over the situation and advised what I’m going to have to do! Obviously I don’t want to do that! When she’s been good to me! The council won’t help until I’m evicted! Do you really think I’d be putting myself through this if I could afford private rent!
Do you know if your landlord could be selling as a tenant in situ?
Sorry to hear that. I’m in a similar situation.
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> Why is this country do fucked!
On Housing? We've had successive governments signaling that landlords are the issue and punishing them—to distract from their failure to build enough social housing and first-time buyer homes. So fewer and fewer rentals as landlords sell up. Tories hate rentals and want homeowners, Labour hate private rentals and want everyone renting from them.
The tenant groups understand this but are captured by the extreme left, which cares more about ideology than the effects it has on people on the ground.
Unfortunately, councils believe it's wise to wait until the bailiffs arrive before assisting taxpayers. Typically, they will make you wait until the last minute, put you in temporary housing, and hopefully find you a suitable permanent home. You should receive priority since you have children, but it will be a tough time.
All I can recommend is to look at the positives: you are Band A, so when you are homeless they will prioritise you. Ultimately, that should be in council housing, which should provide stability for you for a long time, and if you improve your financial position, you could consider right-to-buy.
Why do tories hate rentals?
They beleive in a "Home Owning Democracy", an old Thatcher saying. The root of it all is tenants tend to vote on the left.
Ahhhh right I get you.
From what I’ve seen with the housing recently I don’t think I’ll ever want to buy! That poor lady who killed herself because her mortgage went up £600! Working all your life grafting to be put in a nursing home and the money from that to go on paying for your care!
You can get a mortgage where your payment does not change for the 25-30 years you have a mortgage, so that 'risk' of increaseing mortgage payments can be mitigated.
However the government coming and taking your home to pay for your old-age? True and nasty.
And people think LLs having to sell their properties is a good thing for everyone. Sorry this is happening to you.
Thankyou
The only consolation in this shit show is that eventually you will get housed as you have kids . And that’s a low bar . I’m sorry . Keep the faith as it won’t always be this hard .
Thankyou
If the rent is double what you’re paying then I wouldn’t call it unfair, you’ve been getting a considerable discount for some time.
Band A is great 👍
See this as a win. If you can secure council housing you will save a lot of money in the long run and have housing security ❤️
Yes there may be a period of emergency housing but treat it as an adventure with your children.
Gather rugs - most council places don't have flooring.
Gather sources for a cooker and fridge and other appliances ready for move day.
Prime a family friend with a big car or van for moving day.
I pull recommend if you can afford it a storage unit so you don't have everything to move on the last day.
Been in same situation. You will be thrown around a bit, but eventually with dependant you will be priority to place to council housing. Its not nice, but you will get your home 🤞
So you are paying the landlord half the market price and you still accuse him for wanting to sell his property - rather than thanking him for essentially subsidising your rent ?
I’m not accusing the landlord for wanting their property back at all!
I imagine you’ll catch heat in here but that is an unfortunate situation and I wish you the best.
Thanks
You shouldn’t be blaming refugees though.
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I’m ok posting it here with all of the feedback I’ve received thanks
As a landlord myself considering selling up after 12 years … it’s the new legislation… while I’m in total compliance with it all I am sick and tired of the government trying to tell me what I can and cannot do with my house. The Farce of the recent EPC certificate and it’s absurd recommendations being one of my bug bears .
I can understand why landlords are selling! It’s a joke!
Temp accommodation is usually pretty grim. Keep your chin up and and follow the good advice already posted. You will come out the other side.
I've been there and I am now housed, warm and safe.
Fight your corner and never take no for an answer, the loudest shout gets heard first.
Thank you!
Sorry to hear but unfortunately that’s how the cookie crumbles
I went into temporary and was housed within 6 months My rents now £560 a month in Bristol for a 2 bed flat! It’s a rough time right now but if they house you, you will be in a better situation than you were before
Did you get a council place? That's pretty neat
Technically housing association but yea
I’m glad it worked out for you! I know it’ll be better in the long run.. It’s just the not knowing.. overthinking.
I completely get that it was tough being in emergency I was band B and decided I wouldn’t be picky other than area because I didn’t want to be stuck there with my newborn any longer than I had to I sometimes I wish I was pickier so I could be in a house with a garden but my flat is fine and I’ve made it a lovely home Maybe try thinking about all the things you will be able to do that normal rentals don’t allow? Painting and decorating exactly how you want to and get the kids excited too
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How come the rent in your area is double what you are paying? Was your landlord giving you a discount?
Has gone up £50 last year. House needs a lot of work doing in it.
I felt sorry for you until you thought it’s fine to blame immigrants for your situation.
Did I say immigrants? I said illegals! I have no problem with immigrants coming here to actually work! I work with many immigrants in the NHS!
You can’t be illegal unless you have been processed and failed. If they then decide to abscond that means they are illegal. If that’s not the case, I’m sorry but they are not doing anything illegal. And the reason you can’t get place is purely down to previous governments selling off all the social housing without building any to replace them.
You are blaming the wrong people for your situation
Illegals, by definition of being illegal, have no recourse to public funds or housing. So this is a nonsense point. You're blaming something that simply isn't happening.
What do you mean by 'illegals'? As the person who posted below says, the very, very large majority of people who come here to claim asylum either get given refugee status or are refused status and then leave. In terms of the percentages, the amount of people living here without documentation is extremely low.
Really!
You won't be there that long and it will be nicer accomodation because you have kids. I had to go into temporary accomodation but now I have a really nice flat and it costs me half of what I used to pay privately. I'll never leave. I can't afford to go back to private renting.
Where do you live?
Unfortunately I had this argument in a staff meeting in 2004 when the polish and Albania men were coming over and you had kids coming in the system who will over eighteen . But coming into care home lying saying they were sixteen . My argument at the time was where are you going to house all these people and school are going to at breaking point there will be a housing shortage and council house for local people will be non existent . Chicken came home roast . I was working for social services and i was arguing about unaccompanied kids who were lying out of their ass
It’s true! We are in a housing crisis now! We need more hospitals! The wait times for the NHS is unacceptable! The country has gone to shit!
Totally agree immigration is out of control in this country I don’t give a shit what anyone say . How much money is wasted on hotel in this country how money is wasted give these people money for food . Then look at immigration centres how many of those are around the country that are run by private equity companies who are making million paying staff above minimum wage the whole thing just a big racket . Then the slum landlord with twenty people living in a three bedroom house . The list just on and on . And every idiot who thought voting brexit was the answer to immigration stopping was totally con . Well that me of my soap box for the day !
If it’s any consolation we are all getting the same shafting with these rent costs.
My landlord ‘decided to sell’ not. Just a lie they trot out to get more rent. 80+ MP’s are landlords so they will block any reform.
God will vindicate you
For a tiny 1 bed bungalow £1100! And it was taken straight away! It’s crazy! We are all getting shafted!
Big time. These greedy gits have tens of properties and sit on their lazy arse all day whilst we work away for a peanut wage to prop them up. It’s decades of govt failure that has allowed this imbalance of wealth where some poor sods can’t even have one home.
Guess you just paid off his mortgage.
I thought labour stopped section 21s?
That is not through yet. However, even the new changes mean you can evict a tenant if you are selling.
Fuck. My house has been on the market for 4+ years but the landlord I highly doubt can sell it. It needs way too much investment to be sellable.
That’s the same as the one I’m in! Put no money into it it needs gutting..
Upper class estates? 👀
They intend to but there is no law yet, but it wouldn't matter. Landlords can evict to sell the property under Section 8.
Go on Facebook....it has DOZENS OF HOUSES throughout US...many for free! Just look up free homes or rental property GROUPS.
She lives in the UK …