Rent arrears and eviction help

Have you asked McMillan benefits people,  specifically,  is there anything else that you can claim. Local authorities have welfare people as well as CAB.

I maybe able to help with benefits but it depends which you get.  

I have seen a MacMillan benefits advisor who has filled out a pip form which I am waiting a reply.I only found out today about the eviction notice.

Are you able to work? 

Have you recently left work?

Do you live with a partner and are they working?

Do you pay rent or own your home?

You may be able to claim universal credit. Pip takes months because you have to have an assessment and the company that does them is always booked solid. In the meantime you may need some more support.

Please check out www.gov.uk

Click benefits and you'll find information about all of them and links to claim.

UC will pay rent directly to landlord if they apply for it and will also take a small amount from your benefit to pay off arrears. This is usually sufficient to ward off eviction.

Good luck and let me know if I can help

J

Hi Ken, this is a hard time for you.

The fact that your situation has changed I would suggest that you get back onto Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 and tell them about your situation and also ask about Macmillan Grants.

Also get back onto CAB and tell them about the eviction notice.

Could I also highlight CAP just follow the link and have a look.

THIS clip is taken from the Good Morning programme where Money Expert - Martin Lewis recommending the services of CAP.

Wishing you all the best.

No I don't work and have not done for 20 odd years due to epilepsy and a heart attack.My partner does not work due to mental health issues.I am income support I could not manage on uc because its PSID monthly.Yes we have to pay dhp on 2 bedrooms

Ok. I'd suggest that you stay on IS until you are migrated to UC that way you'll get transition protection for your additional components for sickness.

If circumstances change and IS ceases you would have to claim UC. You can ask for more frequent payment to help you transition.

How did arrears build up? If due to shortfall in benefits you can apply to local authority (council) for discretionary housing payment. They can sometimes pay arrears to keep people housed and help monthly you need to act quickly if eviction notice has bee served. Sorry can't delete the bees.

Good luck