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Renting a house - any advice/knowledge appreciated

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Flo13

Member since
July 2023

25 posts

Posted Mon October 23, 2023 9:18pmReport post

Hi everyone,

it's only just popped into my head two days ago, that my OH and I rent the house that we live in. Have have done so for the last 3 years, we are very happy here, and I don't want to lose our house, lease is due to be renewed in May, however I'm so scared that when his case hits the media, unfortunately it will, and they always state the address and of course our letting agent might find out or our landlord...

I'm deeply afraid they'll not want to renew our lease or kick us out..

has anyone else been through renting whilst this is on going?
I'm even more mortified about what our neighbors might do/think, I'm so scared of all of this

luckily his case didn't make the media at our first court hearing, but I'm 100% sure they'll report it on the second hearing... excessfully afraid of the outcome



thank you to everyone in advance. I hate this, I feel like my whole life is in question it's awful.

Life feels over

Member since
September 2022

412 posts

Posted Tue October 24, 2023 10:47amReport post

We rent but privately from the landlord. When my husband was sentenced I changed the tenancy into my sole name to protect myself. It will remain in my name going forward post release. Our landlord is thankfully a very relaxed guy, I'm guessing letting agents may be more challenging. I hope you find a solution & completely empathise with the additional worry this causes. x