Hello
I have an AST which is due to expire on the 01/04/2013 (YAY). However I am stuck for options. At the moment I am unable to save for a deposit for another private rented home due being made redundant.
It is clear from looking at the flat the it was knocked together by a cowboy to cover existing problems. Counting 56 numerour small to large disrepair issues which the landlord is aware of none have been fixed since I moved into the property in 10/01/13. Also there are HHSRS standards being broken. I am sure that these standards are broken
and that these are probably violated too
Now after trying to sort thses problems out and not alot being doen by either the LL or the Council. I really just need to move for my mental sanity. I have spoken to local housing agencies - but they said they will not help me with a private deposit as I am intentionally making myself homeless. I have spoken to the council and they stated that as I was able to sofa surf - If I raised the issue officailly and was evicted as a result I would be no further priority to be housed (I am lowest banding already on council list).
It seems like my only options at the moment are to stay here in this flat (I have been admitted to hospital with a respiratry condition) or to report him and just get evict but I wont be offered any further help.
Can anyone help here? and does anyone know if it is possible to claim for possessions damaged by damp caused by disrepair)
Also the is no OFGEM safety certificate (flat uses gas, but not sure if one is need for electric), My deposit is not registered with any goverenmner scheme.
any advice greatly received
I have an AST which is due to expire on the 01/04/2013 (YAY). However I am stuck for options. At the moment I am unable to save for a deposit for another private rented home due being made redundant.
It is clear from looking at the flat the it was knocked together by a cowboy to cover existing problems. Counting 56 numerour small to large disrepair issues which the landlord is aware of none have been fixed since I moved into the property in 10/01/13. Also there are HHSRS standards being broken. I am sure that these standards are broken
- Damp and Mould Growth
- Excess Cold
- Entry By Intruders
- Noise
- Domestic hygiene, pests and refuse
- Personal hygiene, Sanitation and Drainage
- Electical Hazards
and that these are probably violated too
- carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products
- crowding and spacing
- lighting
- Food Safety
- Fall Associated with baths
- Falling on level surfaces
- Falling on Stairs
- Falling between levels
- position and operability of amenities
- Structural collapse and falling elements
Now after trying to sort thses problems out and not alot being doen by either the LL or the Council. I really just need to move for my mental sanity. I have spoken to local housing agencies - but they said they will not help me with a private deposit as I am intentionally making myself homeless. I have spoken to the council and they stated that as I was able to sofa surf - If I raised the issue officailly and was evicted as a result I would be no further priority to be housed (I am lowest banding already on council list).
It seems like my only options at the moment are to stay here in this flat (I have been admitted to hospital with a respiratry condition) or to report him and just get evict but I wont be offered any further help.
Can anyone help here? and does anyone know if it is possible to claim for possessions damaged by damp caused by disrepair)
Also the is no OFGEM safety certificate (flat uses gas, but not sure if one is need for electric), My deposit is not registered with any goverenmner scheme.
any advice greatly received