DEAR DEIDRE: NO landlord will accept my girlfriend on the rental agreement because her ex ruined her credit score, so we can’t rent a decent place. Her ex had a big gambling problem. He ran up debts which she couldn’t pay off and neither did he. She’s 27, I’m 30 and I love her to […]
DEAR DEIDRE: NO landlord will accept my girlfriend on the rental agreement because her ex ruined her credit score, so we can’t rent a decent place.
Her ex had a big gambling problem.
He ran up debts which she couldn’t pay off and neither did he.
She’s 27, I’m 30 and I love her to bits but I can’t help resenting her because we can’t find a place to live other than a cramped studio flat.
We both work in a hospital, so we could afford the rent together, it’s just that I don’t earn enough on my own.
DEIDRE SAYS: Step-Change Debt Charity (stepchange.org, 0800 138 1111) will advise her how to deal with current debt problems and as she is no longer with her ex, she can fill in a notice of disassociation to help her credit rating.
You may also be able to find accommodation via your employment if either of you are key workers. Ask the hospital HR department.
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