A LOTTERY winner is going through life on the streets simply weeks after a grocery store refused to pay out on his prize.
Kevin Layne, 63, was informed by his native Tesco it was in opposition to coverage to offer him his £140 winnings.
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He as a substitute simply purchased a meal deal, and claims he was finally banned from the shop.
Now Kevin, who suffers with extreme bronchial asthma, says he’s liable to turning into homeless.
His landlord served him a discover telling him to maneuver out of the houseshare he’s lived in for 3 years by Friday (October 25).
The Solar understands that the owner says he’s performing completely lawfully.
Kevin, from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, returned to the UK 4 years in the past after residing in Thailand and China for almost twenty years.
He informed the Solar: “I’ve no references or a everlasting job, so discovering different lodging is just about unimaginable.
“In case you’re questioning, homeless means homeless to me – I returned with a British passport and tried to assist myself from day one.
“Now I face homelessness with bronchial asthma, inevitably. No paid lodge for me, only a store doorway.”
Kevin had initially been residing in Blackpool on his return to the UK, however when he was supplied work in Birmingham he started renting a flat within the centre of Kidderminster.
His lease has been £100 per week ever since.
Kevin mentioned he was given a proper discover to vacate the property or a courtroom order will likely be sought.
“I’m not used to Britain, I’ve solely rented two locations whereas I’ve been again right here,” Kevin mentioned.
“One for a yr after which this one for 3 years. I’ve tried to maneuver to others however I can’t get anyplace as a result of my work’s not everlasting, I’ve no references, it’s like I’ve simply stepped off the f***ing aircraft once more.”
He continued: “It’s getting used to Britain and I can’t get used to it. It’s became a spot I don’t recognise in any respect.”
The home share has seven renters, who share two bogs and a kitchen.
I’ve no references or a everlasting job, so discovering different lodging is just about unimaginable. In case you’re questioning, homeless means homeless to me – I returned with a British passport and tried to assist myself from day one.Now I face homelessness with bronchial asthma, inevitably. No paid lodge for me, only a store doorway.
Kevin Layne
Kevin has approached Wyre Forest Council however says they haven’t offered him emergency lodging.
“I did go and see them when it began and so they’re ineffective, I’ve by no means heard from them since,” he claims.
He understands if the owner has to use for a courtroom order it might take a number of weeks, which can purchase him a while.
“It’s miserable, I didn’t assume there have been issues like this right here. I’ll should try to discover someplace, however on the finish of the day it’s not that simple,” he mentioned.
“I’ve to pay for my checking account as a result of it’s a type of digital ones.
“It’s all of the issues you must put up with should you come again to this nation. Don’t neglect, I’m over 50 so I’m scrap. It’s true.”
Kevin has moved his belongings into storage.
LOTTERY
It comes after Kevin went into his native Tesco in Comberton Hill on August 13 and tried to assert his winnings from the earlier Saturday’s Lotto draw, whereas additionally choosing up a meal deal.
“I paid for my meals after which she (the cashier) regarded on the lottery ticket and mentioned I can’t pay that, it’s an excessive amount of,” he beforehand informed The Solar.
“I mentioned it’s £140. I mentioned I put it on right here commonly and typically I put it on for a month, which is £80. I additionally put my cellphone credit score on which makes it £90 – typically I’ve gone in that store and paid £100.
“She mentioned you’ll be able to’t convey that in right here,” mentioned Kevin, including that he was then barred from the store following a row.
A spokesperson for Allwyn, the Nationwide Lottery operator, mentioned: “Nationwide Lottery retailers are required to pay out as much as £100 in prize cash, and as much as £500 at their very own discretion.”
They added: “It actually relies on what Tesco’s personal coverage is on the subject of paying out prizes over £100.”
Learn extra on the Irish Solar
We perceive Tesco tries to pay out on prizes as much as £500 the place money is obtainable however it’s depending on how a lot money is in tills.
The Solar has contacted Wyre Forest Council for remark.
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