housing problem,,proof of bank statements

[tatu]

i cannot get a bank account as im seriously in debt and blacklisted,i rent a private home of landlord,ive applied for housing benefit assistance,,the housing officer has asked me for previous 2 months bank statements so as he can assess my application...problem is i dont have any and a lot of banks have refused me an account because of my credit history,,the housing say they need these statements and cannot do anything untill i provide "something" im stuck!1 im now going to be thrown out by the landlord,...can anyone in the know advise me here please........

[cazzz1975]

You should be able to get a post office account

[kira000]

Try getting an account with the Post Office. They have a range of accounts including this one which is just for receipt of benefits and is suitable for people with poor credit records.

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/content1 ?catId=19400181&mediaId=19900206

[CheekyChops]

You can get basic bank accounts (which don't require credit checks) with most banck. NatWest Step account and Co-op Cashminder beuing just two of them.

[CheekyChops]

You can get basic bank accounts (which don't require credit checks) with most banck. NatWest Step account and Co-op Cashminder being just two of them.

[BillySugger]

Halifax Easycash doesn't require a lot either

[tatu]

thanks guys

[Dee Sa]

the housing benefit people must have come across others without bank accts, so go back and ask again what do you do in theses circumstances, ask to see the manager [or make an appt] dont tell me that all these immigrants that get help have bank accts when they first come here ?
Even if you get a bank acct today, it will be three months before you can show then 2 back statements.

[nat-1-2-3]

hi there, i rent a private home off a landlord and i do not have a bank account, and am in receipt housing benefit. I have never been asked by them to provide any bank statements, i only had to provide my tenancy agreement, utility bill and proof of benefits letter so i cannot see why they are asking you for bank statements, have you been to citizens advice about this?? because i am sure no bank statements are needed for a housing benefit application, i hope you get sorted :-)

[nat-1-2-3]

oh and they should backdate your rent from when your tenancy agreement is dated, hope i've helped....even if its just a little bit, nat-1-2-3