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As stated in the above post, contacting Shelter is most certainly the best way forward, they are specialists in dealing with just such situations - their phone number is 0808 800 4444 they are usually quite busy so you will need to keep trying to get through - don't give up! You will get through eventually and it's important you do it first thing in the morning if the court hearing is next week - you can't leave this till the last minute.

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have you tried shelter for advise, pretty good at dealing with councils and HA.

 

Yep. Just done.

She has a appointment with them on Thursday.

Will let you guys know how it goes.

Any other advice would be most gratefully accepted.

Thanks guys.

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court date is next Thursday

rent owing is just under £2000.00

 

Yep. Just done.

She has a appointment with them on Thursday.

Will let you guys know how it goes.

Any other advice would be most gratefully accepted.

Thanks guys.

 

Do Shelter know the court case is on the same day ?

 

You need to get the Court date right ? as if your friend does not turn up a possession order can be granted in her absence....

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Do Shelter know the court case is on the same day ?

 

You need to get the Court date right ? as if your friend does not turn up a possession order can be granted in her absence....

 

App with shelter this Thursday

Court next Thursday.

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I think the thread title would also benefit from rewording now to reflect the current position.

If there is agreement on this-please suggest as appropriate.

 

Rent arrears with housing association,need help please !

 

 

 

 

 

 

App with shelter this Thursday

Court next Thursday.

 

Phew ! got me worried for a while.

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Hi inn0cence

 

PLEASE PLEASE IMMEDIATELY SEEK LEGAL ADVICE you can go to SHELTER or CAB

 

Right lets get started:

 

1. How high have the Arrears reached todate?

2. Was or has there been a payment plan to pay of the arrears?

3. When was the Housing Association first contact on the Arrears?

4. What type of Tenancy Agreement do they have with the Housing Association?

5. Have they requested any evidence from the Housing Association.

6. Do the Housing Association know that the Tenant is Appealing the Benefit Decision?

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Hi inn0cence

 

PLEASE PLEASE IMMEDIATELY SEEK LEGAL ADVICE you can go to SHELTER or CAB

 

Right lets get started:

 

1. How high have the Arrears reached to date?

2. Was or has there been a payment plan to pay of the arrears?

3. When was the Housing Association first contact on the Arrears?

4. What type of Tenancy Agreement do they have with the Housing Association?

5. Have they requested any evidence from the Housing Association.

6. Do the Housing Association know that the Tenant is Appealing the Benefit Decision?

 

1: Arrears is £2000.00 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?361109-Eviction-for-Benefit-Fraud.-Please-Help.&p=3961299&viewfull=1#post3961299

 

OP friend is seeing Shelter this Thursday and in court following Thursday http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?361109-Eviction-for-Benefit-Fraud.-Please-Help.&p=3961471&viewfull=1#post3961471

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She has received a leaflet from shelter today.

They have high lighted

 

"please bring with you proof of your (and your partners) income with you before we can proceed with your case"

 

How's she supposed to get her partners proof of income?

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Hi inn0cence

 

PLEASE PLEASE IMMEDIATELY SEEK LEGAL ADVICE you can go to SHELTER or CAB

 

Right lets get started:

 

1. How high have the Arrears reached todate?

2. Was or has there been a payment plan to pay of the arrears?

3. When was the Housing Association first contact on the Arrears?

4. What type of Tenancy Agreement do they have with the Housing Association?

5. Have they requested any evidence from the Housing Association.

6. Do the Housing Association know that the Tenant is Appealing the Benefit Decision?

 

1) the rent arrears at moment is £2000

2) she hasn't paid any of the arrears. She is just paying her water rates. She doesn't know how much extra to pay if any because there is an appeal pending.

3) HA first contact was about 4 months ago

4) what type of tenancy agreement? I don't know. They applied for a council house about 12/13 yrs ago. They got council house. Her husband left her after a couple of yrs. she went to CAB and they sorted out the housing benefit for her.

5) has who requested any evidence from HA

6) yes the HA know she is appealing the desicion. But they want the rent from her. They aren't interested.They are not being symapathetic.

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"please bring with you proof of your (and your partners) income with you before we can proceed with your case"

 

How's she supposed to get her partners proof of income?

 

P60, pay slips, etc. or if on benefit, benefit details form DWP?

If not living there then not relevant at the mo.

 

As a last resort and shelter should be aware of this; Artical 8 of the human rights act, interference by a public authority in private,family life and home. could delay things a bit.

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She went to shelter today. They told her to keep on top of her water rates, and also pay a further £3.55 a week towards her rent debt, untill the court date. They told her that they will try to settle with HA out of court. But if they can't, they will send someone to court with her next week.

I will keep you guys updated as things happen.

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ok guys, a new update, and more help needed.

 

she got a council tax letter today. the letter says she must pay £10k, back dated council tax in 14 days or contact the balif company.

what should she do now?

will shelter help her with this?

 

any ideas guys?

please help.

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ok guys, a new update, and more help needed.

 

she got a council tax letter today. the letter says she must pay £10k, back dated council tax in 14 days or contact the bailiff company.

what should she do now?

will shelter help her with this?

 

any ideas guys?

please help.

 

Can you confirm please was this letter from the local council or DCA and how many years CT is this for ?

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Can you confirm please was this letter from the local council or DCA and how many years CT is this for ?

 

i dont know what a DCA is.

the letter came from Penham ( a debt agency, i think)

the council tax is for about 8 years.

from the time that the DWP are claiming that she had someone living with her.

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Contact the council direct to verify amount in arrears and if any charges have been added and if this is correct.

strange that they would go straight to DCA without contacting first. Was she aware this was coming?

unfortunately council debts do not go through the court system they just get signed off.

I dont think Shelter get involved with debts, but maybe able to help with the circumsatnces around the claim, you will have to check with them.

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Contact the council direct to verify amount in arrears and if any charges have been added and if this is correct.

strange that they would go straight to DCA without contacting first. Was she aware this was coming?

unfortunately council debts do not go through the court system they just get signed off.

I dont think Shelter get involved with debts, but maybe able to help with the circumstances around the claim, you will have to check with them.

 

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/debt_and_arrears/dealing_with_debt

 

i dont know what a DCA is.

the letter came from Penham ( a debt agency, i think)

the council tax is for about 8 years.

from the time that the DWP are claiming that she had someone living with her.

 

DCA is short for Debt collection agency

 

Your friend ! should raise this debt with shelter advisors next time she meets them,dont forget to let All of us know how it goes this Thursday in court for the possession hearing....

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hi there guys,

 

does anyone know how to get housing benefit turned back on while being investigated for benefit fraud.

this would be really helpful. this is where all the problems are at the moment. this lady is sick with worry.

 

Sorry but you wont be able to get HB "turn back on" during a investigated for HB fraud in the 1st case....

 

Your friend ! needs to concentrate on the possession hearing tomorrow at the county court.

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Yes absolutely the priority.

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