'I found myself in the deep end and didn’t know where to turn'
system and housing benefit payments to her landlord were stopped.READ MORE:
She said: “I’ve been told I can’t get housing benefit backdated so I will have to try to find the arrears. “In the interim, [the tenant] has now arranged to meet with one of our housing officers who will provide support and assistance. There are no legal proceedings or court action under way. A spokesperson for Social Security Scotland said: “We work with the DWP in a joint programme of delivery, including prioritising the safe and secure transfer of cases.
He said: “North Lanarkshire Council should not be issuing threats of eviction to tenants like Alison who was in a desperate state when she contacted me for help.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mum and son landlords who used gangs to evict tenants are jailedSohila and Pedram Tamiz tormented 10 victims who all lived at a converted hotel containing 26 flats in Margate between 2011 and last year.
Read more »
Family's anger as boy, 12, hasn't been to school for a year🗣 'It’s a joke and this should have been dealt with by now but no-one is doing anything'
Read more »
Elderly couple given ASBO warning after row over tea and biscuitsAn elderly couple has been threatened with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) after they argued with neighbours over tea and biscuits ☕️
Read more »
Council pledges pothole action on more Shropshire roadsShropshire Council has said it will be tackling more pothole issues in the coming weeks.
Read more »