With only seven days notice to leave their rental property, Amy and Joshua, a young couple in their 20s with three kids and one on the way, are on the edge of becoming homeless.
Since they rely on government aid, they have been unable to make their rental payments on time.
They are still deciding where they will live after their current residence is no longer an option because their eviction is imminent.
Although Amy and her partner were in need of housing assistance, none of their relatives could provide assistance. The only relative that made an effort to assist was an uncle from Somerset.
However, if they refused a proposal that would divide their family, the housing authority threatened to evict them.
They had no other choice and were afraid and powerless.
Joshua and his family must get regular signals from Barnsley Council, which makes it challenging to know what to do.
Joshua and Victoria Robertshaw have been residing in the same home together forever, but Joshua’s name was not included in the leasing agreement. There was only Victoria’s name there. She passed away from COVID-19 in August 2020 at the age of 45.
Joshua and his family are in a precarious situation as a result of the council’s inconsistent judgments. Joshua is obstinate because he refuses to split up his family due to their previous decisions.
The occupants of a certain residence were required to vacate the property within seven days after the judge issued an outright possession order.
A spokesman for Sanctuary Housing said that although it took some time, the decision was finally taken because of the growing amount of unpaid rent that had accumulated.
For months, the tenants had been residing in the home without making rent. Despite all efforts to handle the matter amicably, nothing has changed.
In order to free up space for a family on the waiting list, Barnsley Council has been working with the parties concerned to locate the residents a new home as soon as possible.
The Barnsley counselor in charge of the case, Jenny Platts, discussed it and stated that the housing department had provided the couple with guidance and assistance on potential alternatives.
Additionally, they are making every effort to make it simple to find suitable hotels.
