27 Jun 2019

A question about : Receiving housing benefit due to being on SSP

Dear Forum/CAB,

I have been off work for 6 months, receiving Statutory Sick pay from my employer. I had planned to move in to my own property and gave notice to the tenants, however they would not move out and I have unfortunately had to serve a section 21, get a possession order and finally the tenants will be evicted on the 12th. So whilst receiving SSP, I have also been effectively homeless and told by everyone I spoke to that they can not help me. Finally last week my mortgage company said that I should been able to get some help or benefit to help pay the bills and also to house myself whilst on sick leave. They recommended I get a M12 form from the Job Centre. The situation has been exacerbated by the fact that any income i have had, has been spent on legal expenses to evict the tenant, and I am in arrears with my mortgage.

Based on what I have explained do you think I am entitled to any benefits? Or any backdated benefits.

Thank you

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    Housing benefit help
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