Hello, Can I start by saying thanks for taking the time to look at my query and any help or advice will be much appreciated. That said I'll cut to the chase. Back in 2007 I moved to London, renting out my fathers flat (at a very discountable price might I add). During this time I became unemployed and tried claiming for housing benefits through the local council. This turned out to be a long drawn out process and after filling in many forms and supplying them with copies of certain documents I recieved a letter stating the closure of my claim. This being due to alloted time to supply the local council with the correct documents, even though I had signed evidence by the authorities that the documents were handed in time. Several different reasons and excuses were passed on to me through letters and phone calls (all of which I still have-mobile recorded phone calls). So naturally I protested/appealed to which was a further drawn out process which due to the time constraints lead me into financial trouble. At the end of the appeal, I was told I had not sent in a particular document, to which I had proof I had but they didn't accept. I eventually gave up and moved out of London, in with a friend untill I got myself back on my feet. I never did recieve a penny from the local council, even though I was entittled to it. I was wondering if it was possible to re-open the case or aply for any sort of back payment while I still have the documents/evidence at hand? Thanks again for your time and support

Hello, this just a quick question to anyone able to help. I have a similar problem (although not taken as far) and was wondering where the correct place to ask for help. Should I start a new thread or post in this one?

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Thank you all for your help. I'll be sure to inform him of this when he comes round. I know that he'll be aware of such rules and regulations but if he does choose to ignore said ones and tries forced removal, this would mean it would be a breach of the law? I'm sure it won't come to that. As I will be leaving by the end of August anyway, I'm sure I'll be seeing my tenancy through thanks to this info. I will keep you informed of the progess. Once again thanks for the help. P.S What scales?

Hi, i'm new to this site, just stumbled upon it while doing research. I have a problem i'm seeking advice for. I moved into my dad's then empty flat with my girlfriend in mid april. We agreed to pay the sum of £200 a fortnight. We didn't get a tenancy agreement because my dad said it would be easier. Now after many of stupid arguments he wants us out by noon tomorrow. I know with a assured shorthold tenancy agreement (which it would be) he'd have to give two weeks written notice and maybe follow this with applying for posession to the court where I would be able to delay, if I had found nowhere to stay, for a further two weeks (average). Seen as i don't have a written agreement, do I have a leg to stand on? If not, anyone know where I can find an assured shorthold tenancy agreement? Thanks for your time and effort