Elderly Hampstead couple faces ‘no fault’ eviction, sparking worry over housing rights and potential health impacts.
Elderly Hampstead couple faces ‘no fault’ eviction, sparking worry over housing rights and potential health impacts.
London Pensioners Face Eviction Notice From Landlord in Hampstead
They are fighting the eviction and asked Camden Council for help. The Williams worry the new law aiming to stop “no fault” evictions will be too late.
Romuald is 85 and not well. Lissa says her parents face racism and ageism from agents.
Berthia is 73 and a care worker who worked for British Telecom and MI5. Finding a new place is hard because prices are too high, and she doesn’t know what to do.
They moved in back in 2018 after Lissa found the place through an agency. They always paid rent on time and kept the place clean.
Romuald had heart surgery last June and needs regular medical care.
Court papers say the eviction notice was sent in June. Landlords don’t need a reason for this type, but the couple says they never got it. They got a court order in December, which was left in the hallway where other people live.
They tried to fight it but Lissa says getting legal help was tough. She found the housing system complex and thinks it favors landlords.
United Legal Access now represents them and say the deposit was too high, which invalidates the eviction notice. Their lawyers say eviction stress could hurt Romuald, who had heart surgery in 2023 and 2024.
Lissa says they must leave in March and faces age and race bias from agents. Agents ask about age and money, then the tone changes; they promise to call back, but don’t. Her parents are very scared.
Camden Council wants everyone to have a safe home. They say housing is scarce in London, where many Camden residents rent privately; this is sadly common.
The council helps the Williams family stay, or they will find them a new home. Temporary housing is possible too.
The Renters Rights Bill stops “no fault” evictions, and the council is happy about this.
Cedars Estate was asked for their side of the story.
They are fighting the eviction and asked Camden Council for help. The Williams worry the new law aiming to stop “no fault” evictions will be too late.
Romuald is 85 and not well. Lissa says her parents face racism and ageism from agents.
Berthia is 73 and a care worker who worked for British Telecom and MI5. Finding a new place is hard because prices are too high, and she doesn’t know what to do.
They moved in back in 2018 after Lissa found the place through an agency. They always paid rent on time and kept the place clean.
Romuald had heart surgery last June and needs regular medical care.
Court papers say the eviction notice was sent in June. Landlords don’t need a reason for this type, but the couple says they never got it. They got a court order in December, which was left in the hallway where other people live.
They tried to fight it but Lissa says getting legal help was tough. She found the housing system complex and thinks it favors landlords.
United Legal Access now represents them and say the deposit was too high, which invalidates the eviction notice. Their lawyers say eviction stress could hurt Romuald, who had heart surgery in 2023 and 2024.
Lissa says they must leave in March and faces age and race bias from agents. Agents ask about age and money, then the tone changes; they promise to call back, but don’t. Her parents are very scared.
Camden Council wants everyone to have a safe home. They say housing is scarce in London, where many Camden residents rent privately; this is sadly common.
The council helps the Williams family stay, or they will find them a new home. Temporary housing is possible too.
The Renters Rights Bill stops “no fault” evictions, and the council is happy about this.
Cedars Estate was asked for their side of the story.