Housing

J62

Hello everyone my apologies for the post you’ve probably heard before. I have ME/CFS fibromyalgia and mental health problems. I have tried everything to move to another council including using the ombudsman and my MP. The council are still refusing to rehouse me. I need to move away from family and nearer support from friends (like family) 1. Is there anything else I can do? 2. Does anyone know if there’s a legal aid solicitor that would take this on?  I cannot understand why the hardship will not be taking into account it appears that councils can do what they like under the no local connection criteria. Thank you. Julie 

poppy123456

Legal aid would cover things like risk of homelessness or losing your home. It doesn't cover things such as needing to be near support from friends. See link. https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid

The majority of social housing landlords either expect you to have lived in the area for X amount of years or at least have a local connection to the area you would like to live.

If you're currently living in social housing have you tried home swapper? https://www.gov.uk/apply-swap-homes-council

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @J62

Welcome to the community!  

I'm sorry you are having a difficult time with your housing situation. Can I ask, have you also reached out to anyone like Shelter, Crisis or Citizen's Advice? 

J62

Yes I think they only way forward would be legally thank you