HAP tenant struggling

[pollypolly]

hap tenant here struggling to keep going.
my landlord very good, no trouble with them at all
the house is old and slightly damp, i have COPD and
have suffered all my life. think the bit of damp is
making me worse. Its my health I am worried about.
The landlord put dehumidifiers in but the knock on
effect is that my esb bill has gone up. struggling to
pay for everything. what can i do??
can i leave as contract up shortly after 2 years or
should i stay but then into another 2 years so not good.
will i get another house under HAP if I leave of my own
accord.

 

[Jumpstartdublin]

Sorry to hear about your condition - not easy

Are you working ?

 

[ClubMan]

As a possible stopgap measure have you considered seeking assistance from a suitable charity such as St Vincent de Paul etc.?

How We Can Help You | St. Vincent de Paul - Ireland | SVP

How we can help you? SVP offers Friendship and Support, Information and Financial assistance, Advocates and Negotiates on your behalf.

www.svp.ie

There may be others who can also assist in your area.

 

[Jumpstartdublin]

The HAP claimant can only move in exceptional circumstances and they must receive permission from the Local Authority before they move.” If you leave HAP without permission you will not be eligible to benefit from another HAP for a period of 1 year from the date of exiting HAP.21

www.hap.ie

 

[Sue Ellen]

Hi Polly,

Welcome to AAM.

Sorry to hear that you are struggling financially.

Perhaps if you are have a read here https://www.mabs.ie/en/managing-money/living-on-a-low-income/how-to-increase-your-income/ or contact MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) they will be able to help and guide you financially.