Me and my boyfriend are both students. We want to live together and the best option for us would be a council flat. We undrstand there will be a long waiting list. Our main problem is the mail. If i get mail sent to my house there is a chance my mum will open and read it. Also the mail will be stamped with the housing stamp, ad therefor my mum will know I am wanting to move out-this can be a problem because she gets violent. The mail can also not be sent to my boyfriends house. I also heard that a member of the housing team visit your current living residence. Obviously this could cause major problems. Any knowladge/advice please =)
2006-09-12 00:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
In response to wahootexan:
I do want to move out, that’s why I am asking for advice.
I am trying to find a safe place.
I HAVE finished school, I am starting university next week.
I DO have a job, just not a career, as I'm 18.
And I am not trying to become pregnant as I am using birth control. I have considered the option of becoming pregnant again after my miscarriage. i.e I didn't jump straight into a decision I stopped and thought about it in a mature way. So thank's for the help you gave, here's some for you; try being nicer and less judgmental.
2006-09-12 01:23:04 · update #1
Either ask another friend or relative, or enquire at the main post office closest to you about a PO Box for post, or as a last resort, an accomodation address, the latter two will of course, cost you something
2006-09-12 00:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long wait is an understatement I live with my partner and our two children we were all in a one bed flat until our youngest daughter was 9 months old there is simply not enough council properties to go around with you both being students i presume that you will recieve housing benefit when you do get a place if this is the case you should bothtry to save up for the down payment for a private let house this was not an option for us as we both work and wouldnt recieve any help the rent is generally far more expensive but housing benefit should cover the cost. like another person has added you should ask a friend to let you send mail there and in the meantime go into your local council and explain your circumstances but as the other person said this will NOT SPEED up your applictaion just give you about ten more points.... good luck
2006-09-12 08:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing would be to go to the housing dept with some belongings and say you are homeless. You could say to them that you are scared to go home as your Mum is violent and you have no where to go. Try and get some proof, eg. letter from police, domestic violence unit.
Be warned though it is extremely hard to get council housing any other way as you are not a prioity case. I've been on a waiting list for 10 years and I've got 2 children.
2006-09-12 08:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past you could get mail sent to a "post box" at the post office for later collection. Go to your local post office and see what they can do for you.
Go talk to the council and see the housing department and discuss your situation with them; they can help.
Also if your mother gets violent you can contact the police and social services. You should never ever have to put up with any form of violence. EVER.
2006-09-12 08:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by sw21uk2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best advice I can give you would be to make an appointment with the Housing Office, go in and tell them all and explain your situation fully. As for mail surely they could send it to the College or University and you could collect it from a designated point there.
2006-09-12 08:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to phone the Housing Department and ask for an appointment to go in and speak with them. That way you can explain all this and see what they can do for you. You may get your application speeded up under the circumstances that your mum becomes violent. They can put you in emergency accommodation should the situation warrant it.
2006-09-12 07:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,you are in a pickle.When you go to the council explain your situation could you arrange for them to visit when your mam is out.Your mam being violent should help you get a home quicker.
Can you not afford to get a private rented place,mind rental depends were you live.Goodluck,i hope you & your boyfriend find
somewhere quick.
2006-09-12 08:01:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you truly want to move out you will find a way.
My guess is you are too immature to handle it, but time will tell. Your previous question shows it. You don't even have a safe place according TO YOU, you are unmarried, haven't finished school, and don't have a job but you are trying to become pregnant?
You just want to play house.
2006-09-12 07:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rent a post office box. It cost me approximately $25 every six months.
2006-09-12 09:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can it be sent c/o the Students' Union?
2006-09-12 07:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋