@Powderfinger I apologise - I fell asleep. Just read about your great news ...super impressed that your work is being seen and acknowledge in this way. Also a great extra earner so I very much hope your work does 'run out the door'.

As for your home situation - I understand better that it is difficult to even think about moving with how hard it is still find suitable accommodation in your area. What you pay and what you get for it is such a great deal so no wonder you want to stay where you are. In regards to not having your name on the lease - this could become a problem if she pushes the point. Can you get your name on the lease now to cover your own position legally if it comes to that - not saying it will but would be good to be covered from that angle.

I am glad to hear you are back in the house and out of the shed - it is not at all an ideal situation but you should not be pushed out of the home like that. It is a good sign that she has packed up things already so very much hoping for your sake that one of the places she has applied for comes through.