my husband and i are searching for a house to rent in nottingham however are having trouble as we need one that will accept benefits. we are not spongers, tho u might think we are. i am at college studying law, my husband is 25 and has had three heart attacks on top of unstable diabetes and arthritis. when i am not at college i am his carer. this is a genuine question, any suggestions very greatfully recieved xxx
2007-01-21 10:27:54 · 3 answers · asked by heidi n 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Sorry to hear that, must be really tough for you both. Try Gumtree (an ebay subsid) they have local pages, and one definately in Notts. Other than that check out Nottingham city council's website, and call up, they will definately help you.
If your husband is on incapacity benefits and you are in full time education I'm pretty sure neither will pay council tax either.
Will the University not help you find accomodation?
I've got a friend down at the that uni if you want me to ask for any info, just mail or IM me.
Good luck!
2007-01-21 10:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by clarky303 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can turn you down if you have verifiable income, even if it is benefits. It is discrimination. However they can require that you have good credit and earn a certain amount of income. Like on my properties. I require that they make 3 times the amount of rent. You also have the option a paying cash in advance. Then income doesn't matter.
2007-01-21 20:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there sorry im having the same problem no one wants to know us people who are on benefits its not our fault,, i have tried thousands of sites and phoned lots of people but no luck i hope you have better luck than us advertise on sites maybe that will help good luck
2007-01-21 20:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by dawn l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋