Renting with loft conversion not on planning or builders regs

Dan-Dan

Thrugelmir wrote: »

LL is running a business so should be au fait with all relevant current legislation. Endangering other peoples lives is the priority. Not concerning oneself with how the LL feels.

I dont see me typing anything that disagrees , looking at it from a real life scenario , thats all

Moeshka

Illegal staircase wrong pitch and open. no fire protection in place including insulation and board wrong type of alarm system for loft and no means of escape. Spoke with letting agent and they said. ..oh dear.....

Thrugelmir

Dan-Dan wrote: »

I dont see me typing anything that disagrees , looking at it from a real life scenario , thats all

What scenario is that?

Rosetinted

Moeshka wrote: »

And asked if was safe which I was told it was.

To be fair, 'Is it safe?' and 'Does it meet building code regulations?' are two different questions. A property can be perfectly safe but not everything in it complies to building regs.

Dan-Dan

Thrugelmir wrote: »

What scenario is that?

That the LL will get rid of tenant ASAP , probably private let it and hope the next tenant isnt as clued up

I cant see them spending ££££££££££££££££ to make good

Either way , OP has burnt their bridges with this property

Moeshka

Burnt my bridges? I wouldn't have stayed because the risk is too high. I'd prefer my daughter to be totally safe.

Environmental health are coming around next week as they have heard from planning and building regs guy.

No one will be able to use the attic apart from asome often space. The landlord and letting agent will be getting enforcement notices. The landlord will not be able to rent it as 2 bed at all.

I'll maybe get a section 26 order that comes in after 6 months assured.... or one will go for trade description under October 14 regs. Where I will be entitled to any money handed over including agency fees to be returned.

Thanks everyone who contributed