Can the council evict tenants due to clearance?

Question

I have been a council tenant for 8 years, and am 6 weeks ahead with my rent account.
They have decided to clear and demolish our estate, but I have not found a suitable property in an area I am prepared to move to.
They are now threatening us remaining tenants with eviction if we don't find somewhere within the next 3 months.
Can they do this?

Answer 1

Yes. It's not your property, it's theirs. They will offer you alternative accommodation and if you dont feel it is suitable that is irrelevant. You have to be seen to be "reasonable" and if you reject accommodation which is reasonable, you will end up be homeless.

Answer 2

Yes they can, you are a tenant like any other tenant and they are renting a property to you, although through the council, it is within their rights to serve you notice of eviction and it seems they have done that and given you plenty of time. It is not their duty, nor responsibility to re-house you. I mean if you wanted to, you could hold out, but eventually you will be evicted by court order. It is their property and they are free to re-develop it if they so choose. You are no more protected than any one who is renting, by private treaty or public. You could seek legal advice but I am sure they will tell you the same thing. The council do not have a responsibility to re-house you in an area where you want to live. They would normally give you a choice and then it's up to you to pick one. At least they have given you three months, most private landlords would not give you that long. Unfortunately for you the law is on their side. Good luck anyway.

Answer 3

Hi, Our estate was demolished a few years ago, I had moved out of the family home but my nan and gramps still lived there. The council had to find them a suitable property to move into which they did, they also paid for all removal costs. (this was done for everyone not just the elderly folk). My nan and gramps are now being moved as the property they are in now is being demolished, so back to square one. However the council have to once again find them a suitable property and again will pay removal costs. They have viewed about 6 properties but know where they want to live and won`t except just anything. The council are effectively making you homeless and they will have a duty to rehouse you by law. However in Bristol where I live once you are classed as homeless you get offered one property and if you don`t accept that one you will probably not get offered another one, so keep onto the council to find you a property that suits yours and your families needs. Good Luck.

Answer 4

unfortunatley they can. You just have to find somewhere quick, or they will chuck you out onto the street, i'm afraid. If you cannot find a suitable property in that time, you should perhaps contact the council, and tell them this. They may be able to help with finding you an acceptable place to live, even just for a few months while you find somewhere better.
out of interest, what council is it?

Answer 5

it rather relies upon on the written condominium/hire contract. frequently there are clauses that spell out the mutual standards for ending the condominium contract. the owner could stick to those tactics in basic terms like the tenant does. the owner would not could supply a reason. If he does supply a lame reason alongside with adverse well being it can be a mistake on his area as court docket of regulation would interpret that as being in violation of federal regulations.

Answer 6

Absolutely, though typically they can evict you after 30 days warning. I would start packing up now, because when the sheriff's deputies show up they are just going to put you out on the street.

Answer 7

Sorry but yes they can.... The only thing I would say is hold out as long as you can and try to find a property you really like. Best wishes

Answer 8

Yes they can as long as they give you 30 days' notice which they appear to have done here.

If you are totally reliant upon them for your housing needs you need to settle on somewhere to live - supplied by them - really soon otherwise they are not obliged to house you. If you reach the eviction stage you can be deemed to have made yourself intentionally homeless. Stupid rule and it sucks, but that's life on the social housing ladder.

Answer 9

by law the council should rehouse you in suitable accommodation of your choice otherwise stay put they can't knock building down if residents are still staying there

Answer 10

this happened to my friend and they paid him almost like a disturbance allowance to vacate the building and money for a removal van. it was about 3000 pounds.