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DidiB
DidiB Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2019 in Housing and independent living
Hi I have several conditions which make life difficult and stop me from working. I am now worried the present government are going to erode disabled people's rights. I have autism and may be on the brink of being evicted. The landlord's agent has requested a meeting about my tenancy and have requested I have an advocate or social worker with me. I don't have access to an advocate or social worker. I have overpaid my landlord £150 because I'm rubbish with money. They won't give it back and say I can use it to top up future rent. It seems there is nothing I can do. He raised my rent by £50 a month, just before Christmas.....Scrooge!

Does anyone have advice for me? I am going to the citizens advice bureau.
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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @DidiB

    Welcome to our online community/family ⛄️

    I am one off the “Community Champion’s” here at Scope.

    Yes CAB is a good starting place for you.

    We have also got a helpline: 0800 0808 3333.

    I would also like to help you if required??

    Please please let me know how you get on with the CAB ????

    @steve51
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    Hello @DidiB and a warm welcome to the community.
    I'm sorry to read your landlord is not returning the money. Will they let you use it to pay £150 less on your next rent instalment?
    Did you have any luck speaking with CAB? 
    Community Manager
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