logo
 facebook.com/clifford.westfall.3 | facebook.com/clairkl
facebook.com/clifford.westfall.3 | facebook.com/clairkl

Couple with 9 Kids Scared of Becoming Homeless as Council Sends Them an Eviction Notice

Lois Oladejo
Jan 15, 2022
04:00 P.M.

An English couple with nine kids and two relatives have had difficulty finding a suitable home and are scared of losing their Keighley residence, following the council's verdict to evict them from where they have called home for a long time.

Advertisement

Clifford Westfall and his wife Clair Patterson share nine children in their Keighley, West York home. The couple has one child together but co-parents their eight kids from past relationships. The family of 11 also has two relatives living in their home.

Westfall and Patterson have lived peacefully for nearly three years with their kids. However, before the Christmas holiday, they were slammed with an eviction notice by Bradford Council, set to expire by January 22.

Clifford Westfall with his kid [left] Clifford Westfall and his wife Clair Patterson's nine children [right] | Photo:   facebook.com/clifford.westfall.3   facebook.com/clairkl

Clifford Westfall with his kid [left] Clifford Westfall and his wife Clair Patterson's nine children [right] | Photo: facebook.com/clifford.westfall.3 facebook.com/clairkl

The family is appealing for an extension to get things in order and find a suitable building to house their large family. However, they also mind leaving the area instantly because it would affect their children's education.

Advertisement

THE COUNCIL'S VERDICT

The council concluded that the family should move out after a purchase notice was placed on the building because it was too high and did not fit the agreed planning dimensions.

An insider from the council claimed that the family would have the choice of moving into two accommodation units near each other. However, Westfall informed the press that they were asked to move into hostels.

WESTFALL'S PLEA TO THE COUNCIL

Advertisement

The father of nine explained that paying a huge sum for house rent was not a problem; rather, finding a better home to keep his family united is the goal.

The family had spent their Christmas holiday bothering over the eviction papers and surfing for a suitable structure for the clan. In their current home, they already pay £1000 ($1362) every month for the rent and £378 ($515) on monthly tax.

Patterson added that keeping their children in the home has helped organize their family better, as the siblings all attend school in the area. However, she confessed that if they leave Keighley, it would be challenging getting the seven younger ones to four different schools.

Advertisement

The family of thirteen already have their toy shop business at the center of the town and would not mind living in a smaller apartment with four to five bedrooms but added that it would be considered overcrowding. They are currently in an eight-bedroom home.

ANY HELP FROM AROUND?

Thankfully, the duo has the support of local councilor Mohsin Hussain. Hussain has requested that the council review their decision while urging them to set a new deadline.

The man admitted that he understands Clifford's plight in finding a new home but that the family must settle in a home. He did not slam the council over their verdict but established the need for the family to receive support.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Mom-of-Three Dies with 1-Year-Old Son in Her Arms after Desperate Attempt to Rescue Her Children

February 07, 2024

10-Year-Old Boy Found Dead after Tennessee Tornado – His Sister Was Trapped under Rubble With Him

December 12, 2023

Dan Bongino Wife's Is Paula Bongino – More about Her & Their Relationship

January 16, 2024

Texas Newlyweds Killed on Way Home Leaving Their Kids Orphaned – Their 'Beginning' Turned Into Tragedy

December 07, 2023

4 Little Kids and Dad Found Dead Early in the Morning: 'Just Heartbreaking'

January 10, 2024

Sisters, Aged 2 and 7, Lose Their Lives Days before Christmas despite Their Parents Desperately Trying to Save Them

December 28, 2023

2-Year-Old Twin Boys Die despite Attempts to Save Them from Rare Affliction – Mom Calls Loss 'Pure Torture'

February 03, 2024

Girl Gets Hair Done for Her Birthday and Father and Stepmom Chop It All off as Punishment

November 14, 2023

Couple Who Couldn’t Get Pregnant for Years Adopt Baby Girl, Return Home with Own Triplets a Few Months Later

December 16, 2023

David Sanov Is Alison Sweeney's Husband of More Than 2 Decades

January 22, 2024

This GIrl Left Her Family at 14 to Pursue Music in Another Country — Now She’s World-Famous with Guinness Records

December 01, 2023

This Lady Was a Hollywood Star Known for 'Eight Is Enough' & 'Happy Days' Alongside Ron Howard

November 09, 2023

Woman Loses Her Husband, Mother, and 8-Year-Old Son in One Tragic Moment – 'It's Unbearable'

February 05, 2024

Mom Is Shamed for Dressing Kids in Cheap Walmart Clothes - Her Reply Led to a Flood of Amazed Reactions

January 22, 2024