urgent advice needed

LegacyUser

Hi all

posting here as really don't know what to do. Myself an my bf have been told we have to be out of our current apartment by the end of february. We are on rent allowance however and so finding it hard to find somewhere that will accept the RA, actually it's proving impossible.
I was talking to my parents earlier and they just happened to say what will we do if we don't find somewhere. I said I would find a houseshare around where I'm living at the moment and bf will most likely go home if it comes to it as he is not interested in sharing with people.
I have a guide dog also. My "dad" then proceeded to say, completely unprompted that I wasn't going to be aloud into the house with the dog because they did it up a few years ago, he then added that no one will share with a dog, guide dog or not.
I am upset that i have been told point blank that i am not welcome, because even though it wouldn't have been the most pleasant of situations, to have the option would have been welcomed. My mum won't stand up to him why i don't know. I am not his biological daughter so obviously this is why he is able to turn me away with such ease.
I honestly don't know what to do now, i am terrified that we won't find anywhere and then what am I supposed to do?
Any advice appreciated

Faith

You have 3 months to find somewhere. That's loads of time. Just relax and concentrate on viewing as many properties as possible from now on, and be prepared to be flexible with regards to location etc.

Tokyo

Mod Note:

Hi OP,

I'm leaving this thread open, as there is very much a personal aspect to this situation that posters here may be able to help you with. However, regarding that actual issue of accommodation itself, you may have better luck and get better advice in the Accommodation & Property forum if you want to post there. Note however that A&P doesn't support anon posting, so should you choose to post there, you will have to post under your regular account.

Regards,
Mike

power pants

To be realistic I completely understand your worries and concerns. 3 months may sound like a lot of time but if you are looking in Dublin, this will be a problem.

ALmost all places will not take rent allowance and also all rent currently seem to be far higher than the max limit of the rent allowance limit

furthermore as unfair as it sounds, having a dog will also be that much harder too

Perhaps speak to the HSE, doctors etc that might know of suitable accommodation for people with guide dogs

The_Conductor

mike_ie wrote: »

Mod Note:

Hi OP,

I'm leaving this thread open, as there is very much a personal aspect to this situation that posters here may be able to help you with. However, regarding that actual issue of accommodation itself, you may have better luck and get better advice in the Accommodation & Property forum if you want to post there. Note however that A&P doesn't support anon posting, so should you choose to post there, you will have to post under your regular account.

Regards,
Mike

OP- I'm one of the moderators over in Accommodation and Property.
While we don't allow anonymous posting in the forum- if you PM any of the mods- we are more than happy to repost on your behalf, preserving your anonymity.

Rubberchikken

3 months is a good length of time to be looking.
Relax for the moment and just start searching.

I'm sorry your mom's husband was so unhelpful. A dog, especially a guide dog is a wonderful addition to a house so his loss.

Concentrate on your search. I realise it's a difficult time so I'll keep my fingers crossed for luck for you both.

ABajaninCork

Get on to the CWO and explain your situation ASAP. I've heard of situations where the CWO will allow rent over the RA limit in certain circumstances. Yours could very well be one of them. List of CWO's to be found here.

I'd also get on to the Local Authority and ask them about bumping up your position on the housing list. I assume you're on the list as you're claiming RA.

Hell - even make a nuisance of yourself with the local TD's. Let them earn their corn for once...

Good luck!

CollyFlower

It's a sad situation you find yourself in..... I can't offer you any advice but I would have thought the HSE could find suitable accommodation for you, No?.

LegacyUser

OP I know it's not nice to be told your not welcome but the reality is your parents are under no-obligation to allow you to move back in with them. You can try taking with your mother and step father about the issue but your better spending your time looking for somewhere you can afford to rent. You can't be refused a property because of the guide dog as your protected under the Equal Status Act 2000 and Equality Act 2004 so you need to focus on finding somewhere you can afford. Speak with the CWO asap as you may fall under the umbrella of requiring special housing if your disabled and they might be able to allow you to go over the RA limit.

Neyite

OP do you have a social worker? if so, let them know asap. I would also contact some of the organisations for the blind - NCBI, for example who might have a network of ways they can assist you?