housing

[ianglyn]

im asking this question for a none internet user.
he's a single disabled dad that has 3 children,13,16,25.his sons the 25yr old and he has split up from his long term girlfriend,well the estate that he has always live on only has 3 bedroomed semi's..but as he needs help off his friends and family there is his mum/brother/auntie/4girl cousins/3 boycousins all these people have all got then own homes all within 400 yrs.
so would get plenty of help off family,there a lots of friends there aswell..
HOW MANY BEDROOMED HOUSE CAN HE HAVE OFF THE COUNCIL

[tamborine]

Since he needs to accommodate his kids from time to time he would be entitled to 3bedrooms.

[cassa333]

I didn't think the council was obliged to house the 25yr yr old?

As long as the house is adequate for his needs then what does it matter how many bedrooms it has?

[standian]

I don't think that he would necessarily be entitled to three bedrooms - depends to some degree on the gender of his children (same gender, could be seen to share), but would not necessarily consider the 25 year old. It's not really a case of how many bedroomed house can he get off the council, but more about what does the council have available and how their local allocation policy works. It would maybe more helpful to get localised advice through a housing advice centre as it is so dependent on his personal circumstances and the local arrangements and policies.

[bednobs]

also, if he wants to stay on a certain estate, then he has to take what he's given i would imagine - for examle if he needs a 4 bedrooed house, they clearly aren't going to build him one!
also if you are saying the 25 year old needs to move back in, why? Cant he rent a place? Or even live with one of the family memb ers that all live within 400 yards? As has been said, i doubt the council will take the 25 year old into account

[jb190281]

As said by others, the 25 year old would probably be seen as a non dependant and would be encouraged to apply for housing in his own name, be it social or private housing. Again, as said by the others, it depends on the sexes of the other children as to whether they would be expected to share. Your friend would need to check their allocations policy. they may also encourage him to look at private rented properties as many local authorities have a lack of stock these days.

[cazzz1975]

I would say a 3 bed property, which may not necessarily be a house, it may be a ground floor flat or maisonette. Housing stock is extremely low so be prepared to wait for a property.

[redcrx]

even a 2 bed house may be offered. a lounge can be used as a bedroom for one, then 2 further bedrooms. The 25 year old is unlikely to be taken into consideration

[cazzz1975]

yes I agree with red, or a 2 bed parlour. I know a family of 4 living in a 1 bedroom flat so I know properties are hard to come by.

[redcrx]

i know 2 families of 5 living in 2 bed flats. Its not a case of what you want its a case of whats available.

can they not privately rent somewhere?