can i ask them to rehouse me in these circumstances?

sammyjayneex

Hello, I would appreciate any advice. I live in a council property managed by an housing association. I have lived here 6 years. Ever since I have moved in here I have had problems with damp and mould up walls in every upstairs room and ceilings. I have kept windows open.. put on heating.. I don't dry clothes on radiators and I have purchased a dehumidifier that was over £100 which is always running. All this was advice given to me by my council and I have followed it 100%. It still didn't solve the issue and I have has to replace wardrobes, beds, cabinets, draws, cupboards, and other furniture every winter for the past 6 years due to the mould issues and its cost me thousands, I'm constantly cleaning it. Its getting me down. The council did come and put some extra insulation in the roof (the roof is a weird structure) but it hasn't made a difference. The mould is only on external walls and its a semi- detached corner house. what are my rights now? Can I request to be rehoused because this doesn't seem to get resolved. We are also overcrowded ( 2 adults and 5 children in a 3 bedroom house) I have 4 girls and 1 boy. Ive been told they wont rehouse me but am I really expected to pay them rent every week for a cold mouldy house ruining my belongings, I cant afford private rent as I wouldnt never get a deposit or rent upfront or even afford a private rental! and I'm in nom position to buy.

Davesnave

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sevenhills

sammyjayneex wrote: »

Can I request to be rehoused because this doesn't seem to get resolved. We are also overcrowded ( 2 adults and 5 children in a 3 bedroom house) I have 4 girls and 1 boy. Ive been told they wont rehouse me but am I really expected to pay them rent every week for a cold mouldy house ruining my belongings, I cant afford private rent as I wouldnt never get a deposit or rent upfront or even afford a private rental! and I'm in nom position to buy.

I think 4 bedroom houses will be in short supply.

I assume your problem is related to water getting in from the outside, pointing needs doing, try and get them to fix it.

No reason why you cannot have your name on the housing list, for a bigger house. If you dont have it on, do it now.

FreeBear

sammyjayneex wrote: »

The council did come and put some extra insulation in the roof (the roof is a weird structure) but it hasn't made a difference.

Is this a BISF house by any chance ?