A MUM-OF-EIGHT has come under fire for ”still moaning” after being given a five-bedroom property by the council.
The TikToker, only known as @councilhouse65, claimed to be ”homeless” for five months before the council offered her the house for her family to live in.
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The mother-of-eight, from North East, explained that the council was renting the ”mansion” as a five-bedroom property and also charging the according rate.
However, she claimed in a recent video, the two-floor property only had four bedrooms and the council was classing the dining room as an additional bedroom.
Dissatisfied with the conditions, she slammed the council, saying: ”I will not be using the dining room as a bedroom.
”Because all my children are of a young age and I want to maximise the downstairs space for them to sit and eat, do their homework, play and watch telly.
”Bedrooms are for sleeping. Yes, when my children grow and get a little bit older, I will take that dining room away and turn it into a fifth bedroom.
”But right now, we’re going to maximise the living space.”
The unemployed mum also explained why she didn’t have a job and was receiving benefits, including Universal Credit.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs.
According to the Gov website, it’s paid monthly – or twice a month for some people in Scotland.
Households may be entitled to it if they’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
”Who has the time to work when you’ve got eight kids? Not me, that’s for sure,” she hit back at the harsh trolls in another video.
”So yes, Universal Credit will be paying all the rent on this property me and my children are living in.
”How lovely of them,” said the mum who couldn’t contain the excitement about the upcoming summer months she will be spending in the massive garden with her brood.
”All the swimming pools that we will be able to put in, bouncy castles, trampolines – you name it.”
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s council locator tool on its website.
Once you have access to your local council’s website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application.
After applying, you’ll most likely have to join a waiting list.
Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn’t guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on “points” or a “banding” system.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are seeking to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on a council’s waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available.
Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
‘Still complains’
Since sharing the videos on social media, the mum-of-eight has come under fire, with some thinking she should appreciate how ”lucky” she is.
”Get 5 bedroom house at reduced rate and not having to save a deposit and still complains,” wrote one person.
Another chimed in: ”Lucky to get a house that big. I’ve got to wait 8 plus years.”
”Children can share bedrooms,” a third pointed out.
But there was also lots of support by people who were genuinely happy for the mum of the mega family.
”aww good luck hun, finally space! you’ll have it ship shape in no time & how fabulous is that outdoor space! I hope you have the best time doing it up and live happily ever after!” a kind viewer commented.
‘I wouldn’t be happy having younger children sleeping downstairs or being downstairs sleeping while they’re upstairs alone,” someone else thought.
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