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i have rent arrears after been left with them after me and my partner split never told me he wasnt paying the rent they r about 600 now really bad :(

im wanting to exchange my house will i beables too with arrears ?? thanks

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i think they have to be under 250 to be able to exchange, or thats what it used to be

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You need to get your rent account cleared before you can exchange. Its all in here: http://www.sheffieldhomes.org.uk/find-a-new-home/mutual-exchanges#mex2

 

And this is the bit you need to read -

 

Before we agree to the exchange, we need to check that:

 

you qualify for the size and type of property you wish to move to

your rent account is clear and there is not a possession order on your home for either rent arrears or anti social behaviour

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Arrears that accrued while your partner was still living in the property, he should still be (jointly) liable for. However the council might find it easier to come after you for them instead of him, and it might end up being your problem trying to make him pay his share.

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If you live in a council property and the arrears are current - no chance.

 

If the arrears were accrued at an address you no longer live in ie a former tenancy - you will be able to exchange.

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If you live in a council property and the arrears are current - no chance.

 

If the arrears were accrued at an address you no longer live in ie a former tenancy - you will be able to exchange.

 

But how did you manage to move into that property if you had arrears :huh:

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Talk to the council and explain the situation. I think they would at least try to help particularly as you are on your own now so you will need to be closer to your family to get support with the kids. Good luck. x

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i have rent arrears after been left with them after me and my partner split never told me he wasnt paying the rent they r about 600 now really bad :(

im wanting to exchange my house will i beables too with arrears ?? thanks

 

hi, my friend works on rent section at council, you cannot exchange if you have arrears over £250.

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