Many individuals are struggling to pay hire and primary bills, and this younger household is not any exception.

Amy Winter and Joshua Thain, each of their mid-twenties and fogeys to 3 kids with a fourth on the way in which, have been dwelling off advantages and haven’t paid hire for a number of months. They had been not too long ago ordered to depart their house with solely seven days’ discover.

The couple has been unable to search out assist from relations because of restricted house of their kin’ houses. Solely Joshua’s uncle in Somerset has provided help, however he lives too distant to supply housing.

Based on studies, the Barnsley Council has provided the couple choices, however they’ve refused as a result of circumstances of the presents, which might require the household to separate up.

Amy has expressed her frustration with the council and has known as for them to take extra motion.

Sadly, the couple’s scenario is difficult by the truth that their house is owned by Sanctuary Housing, and neither of their names are on the tenancy settlement.

Based on studies, no one needs to assist them

The property was beforehand occupied by Joshua’s mom, Victoria Robertshaw, who handed away from Covid-19 in August 2021.

Sanctuary Housing has been working with the council to assist the household entry various lodging as quickly as potential, because the property has vital hire arrears.

The Council says they’ve finished what they will

The council’s housing workforce is providing recommendation and help to the couple to search out various housing choices.

Regardless of the challenges, the household is set to remain collectively and never separate. They’re hoping to discover a resolution quickly earlier than they’re pressured to depart their house and doubtlessly develop into homeless.