Help needed with house i rent

[the0n3 10]

hello all thanks for taking time to read i am in bad situation been renting a place for couple years, no problem and in the last 5 months i was left with out job so was getting help with housing benefits then about 2 months ago they changed there system and only pay 240 to my rent and now which i have to find another 240 to pay the rest and i dont even get that in job seekers! so im left now owing half months rent from last month and now rent for this month! is there any help i can get, im gnna have to leave but have 5 months left in my contract but i cant afford it,and i been told i could be took to court? i just not sure what to do i have young boy of 3 what i have weekends with me at home

[beffofsheff 10]

hello all thanks for taking time to read i am in bad situation been renting a place for couple years, no problem and in the last 5 months i was left with out job so was getting help with housing benefits then about 2 months ago they changed there system and only pay 240 to my rent and now which i have to find another 240 to pay the rest and i dont even get that in job seekers! so im left now owing half months rent from last month and now rent for this month! is there any help i can get, im gnna have to leave but have 5 months left in my contract but i cant afford it,and i been told i could be took to court? i just not sure what to do i have young boy of 3 what i have weekends with me at home

 

see citizens advice beuro for advice.

[Strix 11]

Ask the landlord about subletting?

[fruitisbad 10]

I'm sure there's something where the council can assess the rent and lower it if it's too much, ask at howden house.

[Del_Boy 10]

hello all thanks for taking time to read i am in bad situation been renting a place for couple years, no problem and in the last 5 months i was left with out job so was getting help with housing benefits then about 2 months ago they changed there system and only pay 240 to my rent and now which i have to find another 240 to pay the rest and i dont even get that in job seekers! so im left now owing half months rent from last month and now rent for this month! is there any help i can get, im gnna have to leave but have 5 months left in my contract but i cant afford it,and i been told i could be took to court? i just not sure what to do i have young boy of 3 what i have weekends with me at home

 

Suppose your only option I'd to do a "moonlight flit" and stay with a relative

 

 

The situation with being taken to court is that it is hassle for the landlord finding you ect, and because now you are on benefits and have a young child a few things would swing your way in court, with 5 months left on your contract let's presume that is 2,000 it might just tempt the landlord to not taking you to court and just finding someone else fast.

[Mr Gobby 10]

Suppose your only option I'd to do a "moonlight flit" and stay with a relative.

 

That's right, screw your landlord.After all it's his fault your behind with your rent.

[stingray-man 10]

 

That's right, screw your landlord.After all it's his fault your behind with your rent.

 

the landlord is in a lot better position at that moment in time, and would be wise to show abit of empathy.

[sazaboo 10]

How much are they asking for you to break the tenancy? Can you rent somewhere cheaper? I thought HB would cover your rent up to the local rent allowance amount. I get HB and my rent is 450 for a nice 2 bed flat. I work so its not a large amount but if I were unemployed it would increase wouldnt it? Not an expert so just a guess :-)

[paulabear 10]

go and get advice at advice center, one called Shelter. They will help

[Ms Macbeth 73]

Shelter have a free advice line: 0808 800 4444 They should be able to advise.

[molly-61 10]

Suppose your only option I'd to do a "moonlight flit"

 

Hardly fair on the landlord really is it?

 

 

 

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[Del_Boy 10]

Suppose your only option I'd to do a "moonlight flit"

 

Hardly fair on the landlord really is it?

 

 

 

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Life is not fair

 

End of the day you have got to do what is best

 

It is not a world where everyone is hugging and everything is just dandy