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Renting on Social welfare

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  • 10-05-2016 10:32pm
    #1
    somefeen
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    Hello
    I need a place to live very soon. I am out of work at the moment and getting the dole.
    The housing list is very long so I was thinking of just renting a room in a shared house. There are a few available cheapish near here.

    I could afford the room even without rent allowance but I am wondering if Landlords are going to refuse to let to me without a job? I haven't got any references either.
    What is the best thing for me to do in this situation. The ads I have seen dont mention anything about refs or income but I'd rather avoid an awkward situation
    Thanks


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    athtrasna
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    It depends on the area to be honest. If there's high demand then the landlord will more than likely be looking for someone who's working, but if it's an area with plenty of stock then they tend to be less fussy.

    I also think you've a better chance if you rent directly from a landlord rather than be chosen by tenants to fill a vacant room. You not working would suggest you will be around more, and at times when most people are working so the bills would be higher. That's a big thing against you.

    You will more than likely get a room much more easily if you don't require a landlord to accept rent allowance.

    You will more than likely need references, is there a reason you don't have any?


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Honestly the main thing that would concern me in this situation would be heating costs. There is potentially another 10 hours a day of oil/gas usage which could triple the normal costs for everyone. Never mind electricity.


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    somefeen
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    Thanks.

    Its nice to get an idea of what people would be thinking.
    Honestly I'm out most of the day and we're coming into summer so surely heating wouldn't be that big a problem. I suppose its not whether it is a problem or not but whether it will be percieved as one :(

    Would they still want references even for only a 3 month let?


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    4ensic15
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    Of course people will want references even if it is a 3 month let. A bad tenant can cause massive damage in a short time and also accrue arrears of rent.


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Only looking for 3 months would be very difficult unless someone is particularly looking for short term lettings.


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    pc7
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    As its coming into summer time and lots of students are leaving college you might get lucky with a 3 month let. If you live near a university, even call in and take a look at notice boards there are often signs up looking for someone to take a room for the summer until people return. Best of luck its tough out there at the minute.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Personally I've never been asked for references when moving into a houseshare. So you may not be asked either.


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    MarkAnthony
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    Have you thought about getting a job, even if it's not an ideal role? Even if you get something PT it might swing it for a potential house share and you can still claim partial dole. I'm assuming Dublin here - plenty of jobs in Dublin at the moment. Of course you may not be in Dublin.


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