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rishyrish | 11:24 Mon 29th Jan 2007 | Family Life
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Does anyone know the process I am likely to face with the council when trying to get rehoused? I am quite scared of being really far away from my family and have been told that hostels are really rough and stuff. I am 24 and have a 17 month old baby but share a room with my 20 year old sister also. Do you think I stand a chance being rehoused and what do I do?
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you're not homeless so you wont get a hostel, but that means you will have to wait a long time
Ive been on the housing list for a year and half now and have got no where so good luck xx
If you don`t go and put your name down for a house you`ll never find out.We must be lucky in Co Durham people are evicted one day and rehoused the next.
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I have put my name down on the register, but I think you guys are right. Unless I am homeless they wont rehouse me because We are seriousley overcrowded in this tiny room.
Don't know how it works in your area but theres a five year waiting list in Manchester (at least North Manchester) for people who want to move but don't need to move. People with babies get pushed up the list a fair bit as well as people who need to move for whatever reason. I would say that your situation is not ideal and you would probably fit into both categories. Its worth having a go, I know that Manchester Council take into account familial ties to a certain area when offering housing If your not successful there have you thought of trying private landlords? Some of them are pretty reasonable price wise.
have you thought about finding a rented property? speak to the council about this, some can help you to find a rented property and get you some help from housing benefit to pay the rent. ring your local council and ask to speak to a housing advice officer and explain your situation, they should be able to give you some advice on what to do and where you stand reguarding housing. good luck xXx

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