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Homeless for yet another Xmas
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So my landlord has given notice. I have no money to pay for references and no guarantor. I've gone to the council and they're being great and have said they'll sort me out something temporary because it could be sometime until they find me somewhere permanent and suitable, but this will be the second Xmas on the trot being homeless. I've been ok about it until yesterday and it suddenly hit me - I feel so seriously insecure physically, financially, emotionally. I'm skint - but that comes with the territory of being unwell. I'm getting really upset every time I see nice furniture or ornaments or even crafty stuff - it's not that I can't afford it, it's that I'll soon have no where to put it. I know that it's a means to an end and I will eventually have somewhere permanent but because I have no idea where it will be, or what it could be and if I'll get any choice in the matter. This is less of a call for advice (but if you have any please share it), more a little rant - I feel so lonely and isolated because it seems like everyone else is going off to their families for Xmas where as I'm going to be stuck in some temporary accommodation waiting for something to come up for me 
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I'll find out within the next week or so what's happening and when. I'm going to start packing stuff up bit by bit, getting rid of stuff as well - it feels like a mourning process which might sounds a bit OTT but its like there's something wrong with me that means these places keep falling through.
It's not ott. We develop attachments to homes as well, and it's always sad when we are forced to leave.
Just remember, at Xmas, it's not where you are, it's who you're with. xx *hug*
Really sorry to hear that your landlord has given you notice to leave. I'm not sure if you're aware but I just wanted to outline the process for your landlord to take possession of your home. I think that you may not have to leave before Christmas (but would need more information about the exact dates to know for sure).
You may want to have a look at this article on the Shelter website about the steps involved in evicting private tenants.
The first step, which you say your landlord has already done, is for your landlord to serve you with notice. They must then obtain a court order (a possession order); you can stay in the property until the order comes into effect. If you are still in occupation then your landlord must apply to the court bailiff for an eviction date. It is on this day that you must leave your home.
You can also have a look at the Shelter website for more specific information about assured shorthold tenancies - http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/eviction/eviction_of_private_tenants/eviction_of_assured_shorthold_tenants
I think this is what you have from your previous posts.
I think it would be a good idea to check that the notice given to you is legally valid and then work out roughly how long the process will take from the information in the those articles.
You can ask a more specific question on askTheSite if this will help. Your question will be answered by an expert.
Also, it's great that the council have said they will be helping you. I know this can be a real battle sometimes. I hope they find you somewhere soon so that you can move quickly. This must be an unsettling time for you but try to focus on the positives and look forward to the future.
Keep us posted on what happens next or just if you need a rant.
I haven't the money to cover even basic stuff, and it could get harder. Probably will get harder.
How things looking now? This is understandably an exhausting and stressful process but glad to see you posting on here to get the support you need and sometimes to just have a rant. Keep posting when you feel you need to.
*hugs*
Just wanted to wish you the best of luck with the meeting, will be thinking about you, *hug*'s, stay strong!
Would have been nice to just move the once but it's a start.
I have no idea whether I should put stuff in storage or stick it in the temp flat in boxes?
Glad to hear things are moving on and that you've been given temp accom.
Hopefully not too long before you move into a permanent place.
Keep us posted!