Just sent the benefits officer, my housing officer and my support worker this:
Thanks (benefits officer), I've forwarded it on to my housing officer (at HA) and my support worker from the homeless division. I hope this clears everything up for (the housing association) and I am in no way held responsible for the current arrears.
Kind regards
Sue de Nim
In response to this:
Dear Ms de Nim
Thank you for your email.
I have checked my records and can confirm that the following payment have been made to your landlord.
Payment made on 12/12/10 £1380.00 covering Housing Benefit from 15/11/10 to 12/12/10.
Payment made on 09/01/11 £1380.00 covering Housing Benefit from 13/12/10 to 09/01/11.
Payment made on 06/02/11 £1380.00 covering Housing Benefit from 10/01/11 to 06/02/11.
Please note that we pay your landlord a month in arrears and in total we have paid your landlord £4140.00.
If they are missing any payments, please ask them to contact our Recovery Team on the following number.
Tel: 020 1234567
I hope the above explanation has clarified your enquiry.
Kind regards
Benefits Officer
Hopefully that's the end of that and no more threatening letters through the post!
A princely sum that I must conquer though isn't it....
Let's not go there today!
Thursday, 3 February 2011
"You're glowing"
The Master said it first:
"Did you stop smoking?"
"Yeah! On Saturday!"
"You can tell, you're really glowing."
"Really?!" Didn't feel glowing but why ruin the compliment!
Mistress La Francaise noticed too. We were together for the punching and she said 'you can really notice the whites of your eyes, zey are really white. It can't just be that, the fags, can it?"
"I dunno! Oh I want you to go to the clinic too, it's great!"
I wish I could describe the class to you, the discipline we're taught, the knowledge we're fed about our own bodies, as we stretch them this way then that, or power a kick this way or that, go from plank to push up plank to push up up in fluid movements.
I'm finally getting the hang of it, something's clicked in my mind, and I'm loving it!
Me and Mistress Ha Ha (most powerful I'd say of the troupe (and I felled her today!!) are going to stand outside schools next week and try and recruit more Women to the Academy.
If you see us, come along!
"Did you stop smoking?"
"Yeah! On Saturday!"
"You can tell, you're really glowing."
"Really?!" Didn't feel glowing but why ruin the compliment!
Mistress La Francaise noticed too. We were together for the punching and she said 'you can really notice the whites of your eyes, zey are really white. It can't just be that, the fags, can it?"
"I dunno! Oh I want you to go to the clinic too, it's great!"
I wish I could describe the class to you, the discipline we're taught, the knowledge we're fed about our own bodies, as we stretch them this way then that, or power a kick this way or that, go from plank to push up plank to push up up in fluid movements.
I'm finally getting the hang of it, something's clicked in my mind, and I'm loving it!
Me and Mistress Ha Ha (most powerful I'd say of the troupe (and I felled her today!!) are going to stand outside schools next week and try and recruit more Women to the Academy.
If you see us, come along!
Desire for a familiar enemy
I wanted a cigarette this morning. I really did. I was singing Britney's 'hit me baby one more time' to Nico Teen.
I asked myself why I wanted a fag when I didn't really want a fag. I wasn't feeling stressed you see. Yesterday went well with the support worker, he told me I wouldn't be evicted in April, that my tenancy was safe.
Familiarity I decided. I wanted to sit quietly with 'old virginia because well, we've been through tough times together, she understands me!
Fortunate therefore that it was Zen Boot Camp today. Fantastic class. Partnered with Mistress La Francaise at the end, couldn't resist telling her: "hit me baby one more time!"
Master 's boom box sang out the Specials - a Message for Mistress - "Stop ya messin' around!"
It was ACE! Crikey, when was the last time I said ACE?!
Can't remember!! Maybe last week but not on blogspot!
I asked myself why I wanted a fag when I didn't really want a fag. I wasn't feeling stressed you see. Yesterday went well with the support worker, he told me I wouldn't be evicted in April, that my tenancy was safe.
Familiarity I decided. I wanted to sit quietly with 'old virginia because well, we've been through tough times together, she understands me!
Fortunate therefore that it was Zen Boot Camp today. Fantastic class. Partnered with Mistress La Francaise at the end, couldn't resist telling her: "hit me baby one more time!"
Master 's boom box sang out the Specials - a Message for Mistress - "Stop ya messin' around!"
It was ACE! Crikey, when was the last time I said ACE?!
Can't remember!! Maybe last week but not on blogspot!
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
"Tough times - difficult choices"
I've been invited to take part in a housing consultation today, filling in a questionnaire for Camden's housing strategy 2011 - 2016. "Developing a housing future together - Tough times, difficult choices: Your say."
I worry about consultations sometimes. I think at the end of day councils will interpret what they like, do what they like.
I suspended my cynicism however and answered the questions. Fairly simple, what were my 'three priorities' to improve the housing situation - more homes, fair allocation, bring empty properties back in to use. My 'three priorities' for Camden as landlord - improve the condition of homes, build homes, improve estates.
There were options for tackling tenancy fraud, anti social behaviour, improving sustainability, moving people to smaller homes, tackle overcrowding.
I said I was in 'supported housing' because I didn't see the option for me. I am not a housing association tenant in the same sense as those who are not statutorily homeless.
21,000 people on the waiting list. Residents of Camden who are not on the waiting list have been invited to participate. How many people will participate and fill in the questionnaire?
They could post it if it falls through their letter box
Or do online like I have.
I understand why some people can't see the point but I can't do nothing can I?
Housing support worker is coming round this afternoon to talk about the arrears.
There's been an error, there's not much to talk about.
Except my future here of course - tough times and difficult choices.....
I worry about consultations sometimes. I think at the end of day councils will interpret what they like, do what they like.
I suspended my cynicism however and answered the questions. Fairly simple, what were my 'three priorities' to improve the housing situation - more homes, fair allocation, bring empty properties back in to use. My 'three priorities' for Camden as landlord - improve the condition of homes, build homes, improve estates.
There were options for tackling tenancy fraud, anti social behaviour, improving sustainability, moving people to smaller homes, tackle overcrowding.
I said I was in 'supported housing' because I didn't see the option for me. I am not a housing association tenant in the same sense as those who are not statutorily homeless.
21,000 people on the waiting list. Residents of Camden who are not on the waiting list have been invited to participate. How many people will participate and fill in the questionnaire?
They could post it if it falls through their letter box
Or do online like I have.
I understand why some people can't see the point but I can't do nothing can I?
Housing support worker is coming round this afternoon to talk about the arrears.
There's been an error, there's not much to talk about.
Except my future here of course - tough times and difficult choices.....
Standard threats
I called the Housing Association this morning and spoke to a nice lady. I told her I had a letter from the benefits office saying my rent was being paid to the housing association from 15/11/10 and that over £1,000 had been paid in December. I was not responsible for the £4,140 rent arrears.
Nice lady told me the letter I received yesterday was 'standard' and 'a bit harsh'. Yeah, you could say...
I told her that I had done everything that I was asked to do so it was most unfair now, that something has gone wrong, that it is I who is threatened with legal proceedings.
She said my housing officer would call me. For his part he apparantly emailed the benefits office the day before yesterday.
The joy of that phone call is that housing officer left notes on my 'screen' so nice lady was able to talk to me about the letter. A far cry from when I was being evicted, awaiting bailiff's and every one claimed to know nothing about it every time I called.
I do not know where the missing thousands have gone, for one payment has been made by the benefits office.
This is just the beginning for me. It's almost as though I've been warned. You wait once I start working for money, it's going to be a fecking nightmare.
I've met the working mammas in rent arrears, it really is never their fault. Returning to work is their only crime.
Nice lady told me the letter I received yesterday was 'standard' and 'a bit harsh'. Yeah, you could say...
I told her that I had done everything that I was asked to do so it was most unfair now, that something has gone wrong, that it is I who is threatened with legal proceedings.
She said my housing officer would call me. For his part he apparantly emailed the benefits office the day before yesterday.
The joy of that phone call is that housing officer left notes on my 'screen' so nice lady was able to talk to me about the letter. A far cry from when I was being evicted, awaiting bailiff's and every one claimed to know nothing about it every time I called.
I do not know where the missing thousands have gone, for one payment has been made by the benefits office.
This is just the beginning for me. It's almost as though I've been warned. You wait once I start working for money, it's going to be a fecking nightmare.
I've met the working mammas in rent arrears, it really is never their fault. Returning to work is their only crime.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
No taste for a cigarette
I know what fear tastes like. I know what fury tastes like. I know what desire tastes like.
It's a thirst -that even water cannot quench
Having a cigarette now would undo the amazing feelings of a few days ago.
The nausea yesterday afternoon was 99% of nicoteen leaving my body (sheet given to us by clinic - 48 hours after quitting)
When you stop smoking you have no alternative but to be strong because shit comes flying whether you want it to or not.
Don't give this country the satisfaction of killing yourself.
Rise above yourself instead.
It's a thirst -that even water cannot quench
Having a cigarette now would undo the amazing feelings of a few days ago.
The nausea yesterday afternoon was 99% of nicoteen leaving my body (sheet given to us by clinic - 48 hours after quitting)
When you stop smoking you have no alternative but to be strong because shit comes flying whether you want it to or not.
Don't give this country the satisfaction of killing yourself.
Rise above yourself instead.
Rent Arrears - £4,100
31 January 2011
Dear Ms de Nim,
I am concerned to note that today, 31 January 2011, your rent account is £4,140.00 in arrears. This includes the current weekly rate of £345.00
Under the terms of your Tenancy Agreement your rent is due every Monday in advance. Any arrears of rent (including those due to non-payment of Housing Benefit) are your responsibility and are treated very seriously by the Association. If the amount of benefit you receive is not enough to cover the rent payable, you must make up any difference.
If you have made a claim for Housing Benefit and your claim is not yet in payment or your payments have reduced or stopped then you must contact the benefit office to find out the reason for this.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DELAYS IN PROVIDING INFORMATION TO HOUSING BENEFIT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BENEFIT.
If you have received any letters from the Council asking for further information you must supply this to them immediately.
Please contact me within the next 5 days to sicuss this matter on xxxx If you do not respond to this letter we we will have no choice but to start the legal proceedings, which may, lead to your eviction.
Yours sincerely
Housing Officer
17th November 2010 - My notebook
Text to Housing Officer
Tommy, does the rent go straight to (HA) like it did Papier Mache Towers , or from me to (HA). Need to speak 2 u as went 2 housing benefit yesterday.
18th November 2010 - My notebook
Housing Benefit ok for now
Called Tommy. The "Landlord" ie Housing Association hasn't sent back the Housing Benefit form back yet. Seems it was something I signed in the short time we had when I picked up the keys.
I'm already in arrears with the Housing Association from the church eviction.
I do so hope the cost of their procrastination doesn't fall to me.
HB
1st Feb
Bang goes my break from blogging. There can be no break, not now Nico Teen's gone and I can't sit outside for hours with that. Stigmum is housing, she wants to expose it. I want to find, I want to find....I want to not deal with this crap.
Emailed benefits office and housing association. Called housing officer, no reply on landline or mobile.
No Nico Teen, no mulling.
I am pacing up and down though trying to find an avenue to channel down my anger.
Dear Ms de Nim,
I am concerned to note that today, 31 January 2011, your rent account is £4,140.00 in arrears. This includes the current weekly rate of £345.00
Under the terms of your Tenancy Agreement your rent is due every Monday in advance. Any arrears of rent (including those due to non-payment of Housing Benefit) are your responsibility and are treated very seriously by the Association. If the amount of benefit you receive is not enough to cover the rent payable, you must make up any difference.
If you have made a claim for Housing Benefit and your claim is not yet in payment or your payments have reduced or stopped then you must contact the benefit office to find out the reason for this.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DELAYS IN PROVIDING INFORMATION TO HOUSING BENEFIT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BENEFIT.
If you have received any letters from the Council asking for further information you must supply this to them immediately.
Please contact me within the next 5 days to sicuss this matter on xxxx If you do not respond to this letter we we will have no choice but to start the legal proceedings, which may, lead to your eviction.
Yours sincerely
Housing Officer
17th November 2010 - My notebook
Text to Housing Officer
Tommy, does the rent go straight to (HA) like it did Papier Mache Towers , or from me to (HA). Need to speak 2 u as went 2 housing benefit yesterday.
18th November 2010 - My notebook
Housing Benefit ok for now
Called Tommy. The "Landlord" ie Housing Association hasn't sent back the Housing Benefit form back yet. Seems it was something I signed in the short time we had when I picked up the keys.
I'm already in arrears with the Housing Association from the church eviction.
I do so hope the cost of their procrastination doesn't fall to me.
HB
1st Feb
Bang goes my break from blogging. There can be no break, not now Nico Teen's gone and I can't sit outside for hours with that. Stigmum is housing, she wants to expose it. I want to find, I want to find....I want to not deal with this crap.
Emailed benefits office and housing association. Called housing officer, no reply on landline or mobile.
No Nico Teen, no mulling.
I am pacing up and down though trying to find an avenue to channel down my anger.
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