I would like comments and opinions to this one if you wouldnt mind please???
I am a kind of situation. I am trying to do things right and trying to get myself a house because I am living in a one bedroom flat/upstairs with Kevin and my daughter. We have been on the list for 2 years and are classed as urgent priority yet still have nowhere.
My so called friend has gone to the council and as declaired that she is homeless, has played on depression cos she is pregnant with a chil and she has been moved to a high priority than myself. This means that she is going to get a house herself even though she is living in a 3 bedroom house with her boyfriend and her son. They are also subletting and making a fraululent claim through the social but I dont really care about that!
It makes me mad because I am trying to do things right by the book and its people like her who are stopping me from getting a house.
My daughter climbs onto the window sills, trys to get out my front door and onto the stairs which is a shared entrance so I cant use a stairgate. It is also against council rules for children to be in these flats so I shouldnt be here in te first place. I am just so fed up because I am waiting patiently and then she goes and gets a letter to say that she is higher priority cos they think she is homeless when infact she has a home!! I wouldnt care they have rent arears, they home is not looked after, I pay my rent as a rule every week and pay a little extra incase I am short one week so I am in credit and my house is immaculate. I take care of my home and would love nothing more than to start setting up a home which I can stay forever. The worry that we got to move etc is doing my head in. My daughter is 16 month and still in our room. We have toys, clothes,...allsorts stashed everywhere and there aint room to swing a cat. Infact I even had to rehome my cat cos I just didnt have space to store his food, his tray, his bed etc.
Ahhhh....what should I do??? xxx
Doesn't sound like much of a friend if she's willing to squeeze you out, toots. I'd drop a dime on her in a heartbeat. Take care of you - she sure won't take care of you. How closely do the housing authorities check this stuff? Is it just on her word that they'll give her a place? I say do what you need to do. But, of course, I'm kinda partial to Bunny Rockers...
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The council is only 5 mins walk from mine. I have spoken to my Mum and she said she would go there and tell them exactly what she is doing but I dont like to do sh*t like that although she would do it to me with a drop of a hat!!
The council dont really check these things up but she did mention the Social are onto her and she has an interview under caution so maybe they will pass the information onto the council but the thing is the house I am hoping to get is up next week.
I have had it confirmed to me that homeless get extra priority althoug I am not sure what priority I will be given because of my circumstances because it is classed as special circumstances???
I think I may just have to go to council and tell them straigh cos this girl is so thick she doesnt even realise what she is doing and if I dont do somthing quick she gonna get my house!!!!
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The council dont really check these things up but she did mention the Social are onto her and she has an interview under caution so maybe they will pass the information onto the council but the thing is the house I am hoping to get is up next week.
I have had it confirmed to me that homeless get extra priority althoug I am not sure what priority I will be given because of my circumstances because it is classed as special circumstances???
I think I may just have to go to council and tell them straigh cos this girl is so thick she doesnt even realise what she is doing and if I dont do somthing quick she gonna get my house!!!!
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LOL...hee hee hee...just another thought but the H must be sticking cos of all the talk of the H...LOL
Bunny are you in the UK? If so declare yourself homeless. you don't have to be living on the street to be homeless here. Things will move much quicker. Since getting out of prison i stay with my sister, but she has two young children and the house is overcrowded. Due to that i'm classed as homeless. I know you want to do things by the book but sometimes a wee lie ( a good one though) gets you that little bit further. Also, you can say the area you're in isn't safe ect... all these things help. I hope everything works out gor you, Kev
yeah --i agree with dee-you are in a crisis--you could drop the dime but to tell you the truth--theres just a million others like her that will take her place--you (unfortunately) have to play the game--i dont advocate lying but i do advocate for safety--and you deserve some help--sounds similar to what we go through here in the u.s. too many people squeezing the $ away from the ones who deserve it--sure many may need it but are they doing the right htings to maintain a healthy home once they get it--NO anywasy--here where i live the wait just to get on the waiting list is 1 year--ivbe been on it for 5--not ever gonna probably get it--so im just gonna have to figure it out on my own--really in a way for me thats ok cuz at one time i was that girl and i got a nice house eventhough i was using and couldnt keep food on the table--but they practically own your every move--they watch you and a re ready to kick you out at any second--so its not all peach pie. good luck
It's all messed up over here amity. In dundee there arent enough council houses for everyone cause of the boom in " the right to buy scheme" (after so many years in your house you get 70% off asking price) Due to that there are lots of families in the hostels here. i was lucky me and my big sis get on so she lets me stay ( and shes got two festivals to go to so she needs a babysitter ha ha) so i didn't need to go to a hostel.
Bunny every wednesday i need to go to the criminal justice centre in dundee and i speak to a homeless officer called andy ( he's trying to get me a flat) i'll speak to him tomorrow and post tomorrow night as there are about 5-7 ways of being classed as homeless (legit) i'll let you know tomorrow, Kev
Bunny every wednesday i need to go to the criminal justice centre in dundee and i speak to a homeless officer called andy ( he's trying to get me a flat) i'll speak to him tomorrow and post tomorrow night as there are about 5-7 ways of being classed as homeless (legit) i'll let you know tomorrow, Kev
I am classed as overcrowded but not homeless as such. I am already in council housing so if I declare myself homeless then I am making myself homeless and this wont count!!
Thanks for your help!! xx
Thanks for your help!! xx
Is it worth playing on the safety aspect for your child? You said she was climbing on the windowsill and getting out the door? Do they want that on their conscience? And the emotional stress of it for you...I dunno, I'm personally hopeless at lying but exaggeration...that's a different matter!
Good luck! x x
Good luck! x x
The system.
Bunny this is just my opinion........I wouldn't say a thing about that chick.......here it'd be "Snitches Get Stitches".......there's things ya just don't do like diming out people with welfare.........or calling DHS on people's kids to be taken from them.
Like Amity said.........there's a hundred more to take her place and it won't get ya moved up any faster........and if she found out well that'd be trouble.....I agree though that s*cks......nothing like yapping about it to you.
We have Section 8 here........and let me tell ya........phew, people get mighty PO'd.........it's like say my mom is elderly but still pays a mortgage.......the elderly man they just get stiffed.......work all your life and then BAM your spouse dies there goes that........and your Social Security is like nill.
Then some slumlord buys up houses on your block.........Section 8's them and ya got people move in almost scott free while you pay a mortgage.
Oh ya see them with cable, and satelitte dishes and Caddy's they drive......since they are not owners they usually don't care about the property keeping it up so now ya got weeds as high as palm trees.........car parts.....Pit Bulls getting out.......and the owner is absentee.........getting a fat wad from the government.........and your elderly become prisoners in their own homes.
Meanwhile the owner is back in New York City driving his Lexus.......that's how it goes here anyway...........pretty much being middle class stinks......my brother tells me that..........you should be poor, ya'd make out better......LOL!
Just wanted to share how we roll over this neck of the pond..
That was very nice of Kev to say he'd check for you.......very, very nice. Best of luck and yeah i wouldn't dime that girl out.........she'll have it come around on her you'll see.
Bunny this is just my opinion........I wouldn't say a thing about that chick.......here it'd be "Snitches Get Stitches".......there's things ya just don't do like diming out people with welfare.........or calling DHS on people's kids to be taken from them.
Like Amity said.........there's a hundred more to take her place and it won't get ya moved up any faster........and if she found out well that'd be trouble.....I agree though that s*cks......nothing like yapping about it to you.
We have Section 8 here........and let me tell ya........phew, people get mighty PO'd.........it's like say my mom is elderly but still pays a mortgage.......the elderly man they just get stiffed.......work all your life and then BAM your spouse dies there goes that........and your Social Security is like nill.
Then some slumlord buys up houses on your block.........Section 8's them and ya got people move in almost scott free while you pay a mortgage.
Oh ya see them with cable, and satelitte dishes and Caddy's they drive......since they are not owners they usually don't care about the property keeping it up so now ya got weeds as high as palm trees.........car parts.....Pit Bulls getting out.......and the owner is absentee.........getting a fat wad from the government.........and your elderly become prisoners in their own homes.
Meanwhile the owner is back in New York City driving his Lexus.......that's how it goes here anyway...........pretty much being middle class stinks......my brother tells me that..........you should be poor, ya'd make out better......LOL!
Just wanted to share how we roll over this neck of the pond..
That was very nice of Kev to say he'd check for you.......very, very nice. Best of luck and yeah i wouldn't dime that girl out.........she'll have it come around on her you'll see.
..Bunny..
..To be honest, you have to throw in a bitta bulls*** ere and there to get what ya need when it comes to the social/housing..everyone's at it..making out they're depressed cos of this and that..would'nt do ya any harm to go see ya doctor and tell him about how ya been feeling lately about everything ?..im not saying go get yaself sum anti-depressants..im just saying a doctors note for ya housing officer would'nt do ya no harm in the points system..ya know wot i mean ?..good luck getting things sorted..Robbie..
..PS..Bryn's right aswell about that other girl..ya better off just letting her get on with her s***..seems like ya got enuff on ya plate without jibbing her up..it could backfire on ya if she finds out it was you ?..just a thought..
..Edit to say.. if ya do see ya doctor lynds..don't think it'll be wise to mention ya man's on gear if ya doctor don't already know..
..To be honest, you have to throw in a bitta bulls*** ere and there to get what ya need when it comes to the social/housing..everyone's at it..making out they're depressed cos of this and that..would'nt do ya any harm to go see ya doctor and tell him about how ya been feeling lately about everything ?..im not saying go get yaself sum anti-depressants..im just saying a doctors note for ya housing officer would'nt do ya no harm in the points system..ya know wot i mean ?..good luck getting things sorted..Robbie..
..PS..Bryn's right aswell about that other girl..ya better off just letting her get on with her s***..seems like ya got enuff on ya plate without jibbing her up..it could backfire on ya if she finds out it was you ?..just a thought..
..Edit to say.. if ya do see ya doctor lynds..don't think it'll be wise to mention ya man's on gear if ya doctor don't already know..
Right I aint doing anything about her...she can get on with it but I aint sure my other mate will do the same....they have had a thing for ages...well one slept wit the others boyfriend. They hate each other and well to be honest althoug she dont admit it I know she grassed the other to social so to be honest I think she will if she hasnt already???
As for playing on it....well believe me I av played on it alright....tried everything. Even fell down the stairs....uhhummm....went to doctors then council!! No honestly there aint anything more that I can do. I am still classed as priority although homeless still get priority over me!! Ahhhhhh
As for playing on it....well believe me I av played on it alright....tried everything. Even fell down the stairs....uhhummm....went to doctors then council!! No honestly there aint anything more that I can do. I am still classed as priority although homeless still get priority over me!! Ahhhhhh
Bunny you can apply for a homeless application even if you're in a home. Three things the guy said were...1, you are threatened with violence in or near your home. 2, your accomodation is overcrowded. , your relationship breaks down with your partner. You can say any of these along with other factors to get you and your family on the high priority list. Hope everything works out for you, Kev
..Bunny..
..I dunno wots its like in newcastle regarding housing..but the housing situation down ere is so bad that the councils are classing living rooms as another bedroom aswell..e.g,putting a sofabed in the living room to make space to sleep an such..how f***** up is that ?..i dunno if your in temporary accomadation ?..but its a 5 yr waiting list at least for permanent address if your in temp accom down ere..my ex (charleys mum) is married with 2 kids and shes in a 1 bedroom temp accom at the mo..shes been there 3 yrs and they still won't move her yet to a bigger flat..the council told her to put a sofabed in the living room aswell..its all about bidding for a flat now and its getting harder as the time goes by for people to get moved..but also there are thousands like yaself waiting and hoping to get what they need and are entitled to..good luck and take care..Robbie..
..I dunno wots its like in newcastle regarding housing..but the housing situation down ere is so bad that the councils are classing living rooms as another bedroom aswell..e.g,putting a sofabed in the living room to make space to sleep an such..how f***** up is that ?..i dunno if your in temporary accomadation ?..but its a 5 yr waiting list at least for permanent address if your in temp accom down ere..my ex (charleys mum) is married with 2 kids and shes in a 1 bedroom temp accom at the mo..shes been there 3 yrs and they still won't move her yet to a bigger flat..the council told her to put a sofabed in the living room aswell..its all about bidding for a flat now and its getting harder as the time goes by for people to get moved..but also there are thousands like yaself waiting and hoping to get what they need and are entitled to..good luck and take care..Robbie..
Hey Robbie,
It aint that bad here. Its permanent housing where I am now and its classed as overcrowded so thats why they know I have to be moved. Trouble is on the date that I would get an extra 25 point for overcrowding they introduced this new bidding system. What a pain. Its fair for allot of people in the long run but bloody hell not for people like me!! They have allocated all 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses for homeless and all band 1 priority people now so good news for us in band one but can you imagine waiting in band 2 for a home??? Trouble is there is a major backlog of people classed as homeless in my area...probably people blagging like my mate!! Drives me crazy...and those genuinely homeless....well I feel sorry for them!!
I have been living herer for 5 years but have been on the housing list for 2 years now, which I have been told is pretty good for this area!! Anyway new magazine comes out this week so fingers crossed there is something to bid on as I havent bid since Feb!!
It aint that bad here. Its permanent housing where I am now and its classed as overcrowded so thats why they know I have to be moved. Trouble is on the date that I would get an extra 25 point for overcrowding they introduced this new bidding system. What a pain. Its fair for allot of people in the long run but bloody hell not for people like me!! They have allocated all 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses for homeless and all band 1 priority people now so good news for us in band one but can you imagine waiting in band 2 for a home??? Trouble is there is a major backlog of people classed as homeless in my area...probably people blagging like my mate!! Drives me crazy...and those genuinely homeless....well I feel sorry for them!!
I have been living herer for 5 years but have been on the housing list for 2 years now, which I have been told is pretty good for this area!! Anyway new magazine comes out this week so fingers crossed there is something to bid on as I havent bid since Feb!!
