Hi, please help if you have any advice

Preston06 · June 2023

I’ve recently been served a section 21 notice I’m so scared because my family of 4 are going to be homeless I don’t know what to do. I need some advice!
Last year I’ve got diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I had to go from full time work to casual as I have good days and bad days so if I’m having a good day I work, I’m lucky to work 12 hours a week. My husband is self-employed.

Our total yearly income is 38.000 we receive no benefits.

The problem I’m finding rentals they want to to be earning 50/60 k to rent as

Rentals have gone up so much
I’ve just applied for PIP but that can take 8 weeks. I don’t know what else todo

poppy123456 · June 2023

First you need to make sure the S21 is valid. Details here. https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/eviction/section_21_eviction/how_to_check_a_section_21_notice_is_valid

Although the S21 says 2 months to move out, you do not need to move out within that time, if you have no where else to live. Your landlord can't evict you, only a court can do that.

I'd advise you to get some expert advice by contacting shelter and they will give you all the advice you need. https://www.shelter.org.uk/

A PIP claim can take anything up to about 6 months, possibly longer.

Preston06 · June 2023

6 months oh well great that won’t save us yet then 😞
thank you for your support I will contact shelter

Hannah_Alumni · June 2023

@Preston06 I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through a tough situation. Shelter are a great charity to contact like Poppy suggested. Citizen's Advice also has a lot of information if you have any other queries.

Preston06 · June 2023

Thank you Hannah j

Hi, please help if you have any advice

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