Served notice a week after asking for repairs - Private tenant

Cakeguts

sitesafe wrote: »

Yes I can't stand it either. It's like blaming people for feeling normal feelings e.g. - like your partner has been unfaithful and it's your responsibility if you feel upset or someone in your family is killed and it's your responsibility you're sad or you were abused as a child but it's your responsibility you still have flashbacks. I think they use this phrase at self help groups and counselling sessions but it seems misused outside of those environments...

I have only seen it used in counselling type environments. It helps enormously if you have an emotionally abusive parent and you know that they are like this because it takes away the need to be upset by anything they say to you and you can make it their problem not yours.

G_M

FBaby wrote: »

That would require the Council to actually order the LL to fix the tap, would they systematically make petty orders as such?

What does the law says if the LL fix the issue after receiving the notice but before court?

Yes clearly. I was clarifying the law, not suggesting that the council would make such an order in this case.

A S21 cannot be used for 6 months following the enforcement notice I believe.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/retaliatory-eviction-and-the-deregulation-act-2015-guidance-note

indierocker85

Just to provide an update. I went and sought legal advice and for a few different reasons, The Section 21 is invalid. The reasons that deem it invalid are "undo-able" i.e the landladies can put it right and re-issue. However, It can potentially buy me some time. The solicitor did not disagree that it is in clear retalitation to me asking for a tap to be fixed.

I actually find it quite appropriate, that I recommended a leaking water tap to be fixed, during what is the dryest summer in 42 years, and certain parts of the country have hose pipe bans. I felt I was being responsible.

Anyway, We can buy a month or so of time, which gives longer to be buying

Marvel1

ognum wrote: »

don!!!8217;t dry clothes or linens inside.

Unless you run a dehumidifier.

Marvel1

indierocker85 wrote: »

Today, we have received a letter "Notice 21" a template version downloaded from LawDepot.co.uk basically giving us two months to leave the property.

Just remember this is not notice to leave, only a court can evict you.

indierocker85

cjdavies wrote: »

Unless you run a dehumidifier.

I actually bought a £150 dehumidifier from Screw fix to eliminate any excess moisture. IN the height of Winter, when it was raining and snowing, my landlady said that won't get rid of it, you need your windows open........

indierocker85

cjdavies wrote: »

Just remember this is not notice to leave, only a court can evict you.

Yeah, well all being well in five weeks time, my solicitor will remind the owners of the various reasons why the section 21 is not valid. This then buys us time until the end of October, and at that point, he made me aware that if we still need more time, to complete buying, we are not forced to leave. They can apply for court order and I can file a defence etc.

Smodlet

It does not often happen but I am almost on the fence. I think you might benefit from a course on DIY, OP: You would not actually have to do any, just learn about stuff. I have learned a huge amount from OH and other bits just from talking to tradesmen who have done work for us. It does not mean I can actually do much but at least I have some idea what I am talking about and when someone who wants to charge me money is BSing me.

I agree this forum should be and often is about acquiring advice from those more knowledgeable about whatever subject. Not everyone, including myself, is always as diplomatic as some posters would like.

All I can really advise is listen to G_M, always; try to enable yourself by reading this board/books/other sites/talking to tradesmen/whatever and maybe grow a thicker skin...

A flickering light does not automatically mean a fire hazard. Try changing the bulb first (did you?) Mould feeds on humidity; yes, you do need to open windows every day, even if it is snowing unless you have extractor fans in every room; it is common sense. Try to open them when the snow is blowing away from the window, obviously.

If you choose to have a cat you do not allow out while you live on a busy road, that is your choice and, imho, not the most responsible one. I totally understand sometimes tiggers just come into your life but I would have made moving to a much quieter street a priority as soon as I let them into mine. Guess that's just me.

If you are going to buy a property you will have no choice but to learn a whole load of stuff or pay through the nose to people who may or may not be trying to rip you off. It is never too late to begin learning and there is no time like the present. There is plenty of good, sometimes robust advice on here about all kinds of practical problems pertaining to houses. Just wait until you meet Doozergirl! :eek:

indierocker85

Smodlet wrote: »

It does not often happen but I am almost on the fence. I think you might benefit from a course on DIY, OP: You would not actually have to do any, just learn about stuff. I have learned a huge amount from OH and other bits just from talking to tradesmen who have done work for us. It does not mean I can actually do much but at least I have some idea what I am talking about and when someone who wants to charge me money is BSing me.

I will and have learned about DIY, but there are some things one can do, and some one can't do. For example I cannot change a faulty light fitting, as I am not an electrician. I did however have a bath panel replaced etc.

Smodlet wrote: »

I agree this forum should be and often is about acquiring advice from those more knowledgeable about whatever subject. Not everyone, including myself, is always as diplomatic as some posters would like.

No, that has become clear recently, and not solely based on this post.

Smodlet wrote: »

All I can really advise is listen to G_M, always; try to enable yourself by reading this board/books/other sites/talking to tradesmen/whatever and maybe grow a thicker skin...

I do and have, and I don't need a thicker skin. When we are faced with an eviction threat, when we truly believe we have done nothing wrong, and then to be ridiculed at what is clearly a bad time.....I just feel it's not necessary, and I question the character of somebody who thinks it's acceptable.

Smodlet wrote: »

A flickering light does not automatically mean a fire hazard. Try changing the bulb first (did you?) Mould feeds on humidity; yes, you do need to open windows every day, even if it is snowing unless you have extractor fans in every room; it is common sense. Try to open them when the snow is blowing away from the window, obviously.

If you choose to have a cat you do not allow out while you live on a busy road, that is your choice and, imho, not the most responsible one. I totally understand sometimes tiggers just come into your life but I would have made moving to a much quieter street a priority as soon as I let them into mine. Guess that's just me.

I am granted with a tad of common sense to test a known good buln (2 in fact) and it produced the same outcome. It was an electrician friend who stated it may be a risk, not me simply jumping to conclusions.

As for the cat, I am unsure why you feel it acceptable to deem us irresponsible for that but anyway, he cannot go outside in any case as he has a neurological condition and doesn't walk as most cats do, can't run as quick, and doesn't land on his feet. He comes into the garden with me, where he is safe, but aside from that he can't venture any further. Had we not took him in here (we rehomed him), he was destined for the RSPCA and we later found out, they wouldn't have rehomed him, they would have euthenised him, so we saved his life. But thanks for the judgments anyway.

Smodlet wrote: »

If you are going to buy a property you will have no choice but to learn a whole load of stuff or pay through the nose to people who may or may not be trying to rip you off. It is never too late to begin learning and there is no time like the present. There is plenty of good, sometimes robust advice on here about all kinds of practical problems pertaining to houses. Just wait until you meet Doozergirl! :eek:

I won't have reservations about paying for repairs for a property I own, and there is the difference. A tenancy agreements states strongly all repairs *must* be reported, I do so, and this is the result.

indierocker85

robatwork wrote: »

Not a clue