There are numerous reasons why people face being evicted from private rented tenancies. The landlord might want you evicted due to rent arrears or simply because they want the property back.
Housing
If you are worried about your home and how to ensure you keep a roof over your family’s head, there are resources you can access, both here on SingleParents.org.uk and on more specialist sites. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for in our articles, your first port of call should be Shelter, the charity that specialises in housing and homelessness. They offer accurate and independent advice and are the best source of housing advice around.
Also have a look at OnlyMums.org who offer housing advice from experts and details of other useful relevant organisations.
Support for single parents facing eviction
Support for Single Parents facing Eviction
Top 10 Tips to Avoid Repossession
If you’re a single parent and struggling to pay your mortgage, it’s essential to stay focused on what’s most important.
Top 10 Tips to Avoid Repossession
Poor Condition of your Rented Property
Help! I have just moved into a rented property which was left dirty and with broken furniture. What can I do?
Poor Condition of your Rented Property
Facing Homelessness
People facing homelessness or who are already homeless may be able to get help from their Local Authority Housing Solutions Department or through Local Authority Homeless Section.
Facing Homelessness
Support for Homeless Single Parents
What support is there available for single parents at risk of becoming homeless? Being homeless or at risk of becoming homeless is soul destroying and incredibly scary,
Support for Homeless Single Parents
Bedroom Tax
In April 2013 there were some changes to Housing Benefit for people who live in social housing (council or housing association properties). These changes are commonly referred to as the ‘Bedroom Tax’
Bedroom Tax
Bedroom Tax FAQs
Why has my Housing Benefit reduced? From April 2013 all Local Authority tenants who have a spare bedroom will have to pay a ‘bedroom tax’. What is the reduction?
Bedroom Tax FAQs
Housesharing for single parents
House sharing – it conjures visions of The Young Ones; dubious bathroom habits, filthy kitchens, drugs and drunkenness, all-night parties, arguments about housekeeping and housemates bringing a frightening array of mates or dodgy partners
Housesharing for single parents
Research your next Rental Property
Life as a single parent is hard enough without having to worry about the place we call home. If you are renting privately, have you ever had a rogue landlord?
Research your next Rental Property