A young mum who has become the first person in Derby to be threatened with eviction because of the so-called bedroom tax is contesting the order in court.
Renleigh Anderson, 28, has seen her housing benefits cut by £12 a week because, under Government rules, she is allegedly under-occupying a three-bedroom house in Sinfin.
Her son is seven and her daughter three, which means she falls foul of the rule that children aged under 10 should share a bedroom.
She says she does not have the cash to plug the hole in her finances caused by the charge, so she is now in rental arrears.
This has lead to the eviction threat from Derby Homes, on behalf of Derby City Council.
Yesterday it was confirmed at Derby County Court that Miss Anderson would be given a full hearing before any decision to repossess the home is made. This will take place in the weeks after July 15.
Miss Anderson said: "I think the judge was fantastic and has given me a chance for a fair hearing. Once my points are made I hope they'll see that what is happening isn't kosher."
The Government has said the benefits change, which it calls the "removal of the spare-room-subsidy", is aimed at encouraging people to downsize and free up empty bedrooms, as well as tackling the nation's huge benefits bill.
