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<blockquote data-quote="sd29" data-source="post: 933006" data-attributes="member: 33878"><p>A housing crisis can be one of the most stressful situations you ever face but, and I can say I'm living proof of this, it's not insurmountable. You just have to be tenacious and think outside the box.</p><p></p><p>Firstly, does your local council have a guaranteed tenancy bond scheme? This is where the act as rent guarantor for private sector landlords. They can work with you on deposits and finding an approved provider in your area. </p><p></p><p>Secondly, if your landlord is evicting you due to sale of the property, you are classified as being at risk of being homeless. If it is imminent, say 28 days for example, and you can evidence his, your and your family are a priority and the local authority can provide you with temporary housing. As a family unit with additional needs such as autism, you can then use your higher banding allocation to apply for properties from the LA and housing associations writhin your area. The fact you require specialist treatment within your area for a medical problem may also help, as will a local link e.g residency of over 6 months. </p><p></p><p>Have you asked your local carers centre for support and guidance? They offer offer additional support services.</p><p></p><p>You may also find that there is a fast track applications lost such as Pinpoint express in the Manchester area where you can directly apply to let LA and HA properties. Not always the best, but a home is home. Also, once you have completed your probationary tenancy, you can ask for a transfer or exchange. </p><p></p><p>If the house is not the root of medical issues, think of the future. Athritis and complications of diabetes are progressive. Will your current set up be transferable or future proof? E.g are stairs as manageable as they once were? If the answer is a genuine no, then consider your current medical needs if applying for local authority or housing association stock and supplying medical evidence. </p><p></p><p>Ask for help from your housing officer to fill out the forms, Shelter or the CAB. It's time to call in all of those favours. If you do not push, they think it's not urgent. In their defence, they are so inundated, it is sadly they who scream loudest. </p><p></p><p>The paperwork is exhausting, but you mustn't give up. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sd29, post: 933006, member: 33878"] A housing crisis can be one of the most stressful situations you ever face but, and I can say I'm living proof of this, it's not insurmountable. You just have to be tenacious and think outside the box. Firstly, does your local council have a guaranteed tenancy bond scheme? This is where the act as rent guarantor for private sector landlords. They can work with you on deposits and finding an approved provider in your area. Secondly, if your landlord is evicting you due to sale of the property, you are classified as being at risk of being homeless. If it is imminent, say 28 days for example, and you can evidence his, your and your family are a priority and the local authority can provide you with temporary housing. As a family unit with additional needs such as autism, you can then use your higher banding allocation to apply for properties from the LA and housing associations writhin your area. The fact you require specialist treatment within your area for a medical problem may also help, as will a local link e.g residency of over 6 months. Have you asked your local carers centre for support and guidance? They offer offer additional support services. You may also find that there is a fast track applications lost such as Pinpoint express in the Manchester area where you can directly apply to let LA and HA properties. Not always the best, but a home is home. Also, once you have completed your probationary tenancy, you can ask for a transfer or exchange. If the house is not the root of medical issues, think of the future. Athritis and complications of diabetes are progressive. Will your current set up be transferable or future proof? E.g are stairs as manageable as they once were? If the answer is a genuine no, then consider your current medical needs if applying for local authority or housing association stock and supplying medical evidence. Ask for help from your housing officer to fill out the forms, Shelter or the CAB. It's time to call in all of those favours. If you do not push, they think it's not urgent. In their defence, they are so inundated, it is sadly they who scream loudest. The paperwork is exhausting, but you mustn't give up. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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