I might be losing my home. Don’t know what to do.
I don’t even know where to start with this. I’m feeling so shattered and depleted. I originally signed a tenancy with a housemate around 4 years ago. After around 9 months of living there he vacated the property and left me with double the rent. (Privately rent in England as an fyi)
The landlord was aware of this and was happy to allow me to continue living there given I was paying rent with no issues.
They have stated previous housemate is now wanting his name removed from the tenancy and the landlord is refusing to take me as a solo tenant. I don’t have the funds to move right now - I live pay check to pay check and will end up on the street with my elderly cat. I’m also due several surgeries this year so it’s awful timing for a move.
Myself and the previous housemate have asked the landlord multiple times to change the tenancy details. Each time we’ve been rejected for a different reason. First the landlord claimed he did not want to pay the fee to change the contract, then he stated I didn’t earn enough and needed a guarantor. I explained my wage and the fact the letting agent told me I meet the affordability check to rent as a solo tenant. After that he just ignored the request and now we are having to submit the request again.
I’ve written him a later detailing that I will be severely destabilised by moving out now. I’ve also provided in writing that I have never missed rent and I’ve always paid on time. Property inspections have gone well and I’ve never been made aware of any issues. I’ve never asked for repairs minus a massive leak in the roof that was caused by an upstairs neighbour.
If the tenancy change request is rejected again and I’m given two months to move i do not want to be on this planet anymore to be honest. I know that may sound dramatic. Everything is too hard. This is too much of a fight when it shouldn’t be. It feels cruel to kick a tenant out when they have proven for the last four years they can be trusted. (Edit: I am actively engaging with mental health teams throughout this and I know time may change the way I feel - I just feel awful right now.)
I feel so powerless. I’m stuck between the landlord and my old housemate. It feels like there’s literally nothing I can do to protect myself or make my case stronger. I’m devastated and don’t really know when I’m even making this post. I think I’m doomed in this situation.