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A post which somewhat proves you've never actually bothered to speak to any of the people on the street. So much inaccuracy in your post it's difficult to know where to start. Not all drink but I know that if I had to suffer that type of existance I'd drink to numb the pain ( and the cold ). As...

You really need to give me more information if you want me to be of practical help. PM it to me if you don't want to make it public. > Is your rent paid directly to the landlord ? > Do you have to pay an amount on top of housing benefit ? > Have you asked the council to clear the arrears ?

But how ? If the council pay the landlord directly then you shouldn't owe anything. Whatever you do, DO NOT miss the court date. Often courts support the tenant in these situations but if you aren't there to give your side then the court will automatically award to the landlord. And once again...

Are you saying the council are paying the landlord directly ? If so, how are you in arrears ? Unless of course there is an amount on top of your housing benefit you have to pay each month ?

I normally agree with your opinions but on this one I have to disagree. I fell into mortgage arrears last year due to being out of work - it was hard and thankfully the bank were understanding. That said it got very scarey. Until you actually run the risk of being homeless ( and in my case it...

Mark - as a landlord ( sorry, but I have nothing spare at the moment ), you need to go back to the council. They have the ability to clear arrears for you. Ask them to pay the landlord direct - they will argue but if you can get your landlord to ask as well they often backdown. With the arrears...

But the maths just doesn't work. The average wage is just below £30k so let's take that as a starting point. That give you more or less £2k take home pay a month. Even a flat in B&H is generally going to set you back around £900 a month in rent. Let's throw £100 on top of that for council tax...

Have you thought of setting up a careers advice service ?