achrimsdale
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if they have a court order they can. They would find it difficult to do so without that.
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Plato
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You cant rob Peter to pay Paul |
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Corndolly
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This must be terrible for him/her. I don't think they can force anyone out of their council home. Has this person had a court order ?? I would get advice as soon as possible. Try this website it gives advice for people renting and having problems with landlords (council)
direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/idcplg?Id...
I wish this person all the best
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Gray
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Depends how long the tenency agreement is for which she will have had when she moved in. Morally they can't move her out, in reality though they can do just about what they like. They will find a way if they want to. |
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amtusS
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yes, specially if she live there on her own, most council will move her to a smaller property |
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beverley.newman1@btinternet.com
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Sad though it is for her,she should be aware that when she got her house it was because she needed 3 beds and that equally when she no longer n eeds 3 beds then she must be re housed into something smaller to release housing to a needy family.A lot of housing could be found if these rules were adhered to and people were not so selfish with a home that has never belonged to them and has been subsidised for years and maintained at no expense to themselves. |
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TallPaul
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One part of me says "No, it's her home and has been for 34 years".
Another part of me says "Let's ask the couple with 4 kids crammed into a single room in a B&B because there aren't enough council houses." |
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Worstwitch
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no but come on all this space she dont use!!!!!!!!!!
in my family there are 5 of us in a 2 bed 2nd floor flat so although they cant unless she breeches her t. agreement is it right ? no sorry just green with envy no she has lived there long so no they cant |
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teresa p
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She has been there 34 years and if she was a good tenant with no complaints then i would fight it because she's been there 34 years and that among other thing should count for something age should not have a factor. So do your homework and take the advice that have been given by others.okay Good Luck |
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susan will of the wisp
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our council don't, this is awful see your councillor or write to Tony Blair, maybe she will be better in a smaller place large homes are quite difficult to handle,good luck with this |
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Elle J Morgan
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No they can't unless she breaches her tenancy |
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Nev
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Not an easy question to answer without having all the facts. I will go on assumptions. I am assuming that her name has always been on the tenancy agreement. If it has then the answer is no. If she is being asked to leave because it is believed that she can't manage in the house (stairs) very well, she still can't be forced to move. If she is not on the tenancy, perhaps it was in someone else's name and they have passed on, not all councils operate what is called a succession policy. That basically means that if they have one the tenancy automatically reverts to the next of kin providing they are living there and have been for x years before the change of circumstances. If this is the case the tenant would have to move out. I suspect that would like to offer the individual a smaller place with level access etc.
On a different tack, if this person is the tenant, Councils sometimes offer an incentive (cash) if the house is under-occupied and would be better serving a family in greater need of the space. If you want to clarify the details please get in touch and I will be happy to put anything straight. |
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Stephen A
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No , but Councils seem to think they can get away with a lot of things, just because of who they are.
Contact your local CAB , and apart from that contact , your MP
Age should not be an issue , good luck |
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rebecca m
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only if she can no longer cope on her own,or she is in breach of tenancy.contact your local c.a.b.
good luck.that stinks.go to your local paper too. |
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shih tzu lady
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Really dont know in this present day. The Council seem to be able to make up the rules to suit themselves nowadays! I really wouldnt have thought so, but I would have thought it reasonable for a lady of that age to want to be living in something more appropriate. Who want to be cleaning a 3 bed house for nothing at that age? My parents live in a 2 bed flat in an elderley persons area and it was the best thing they ever did. They had deadleg tenants making their lives a misery in their 3 bed house - here they are living with like minded people who want an easy life and who have respect for their neighbours. Hope you can solve this one - but I know how daunting a move would be at that age - however, it could turn out to be just the right thing. |
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