Just accepted RtB offer, flat has crack in ceiling

DivaMomof2

I have just accepted a RtB offer on my council flat and now noticed there is a hairline crack in the ceiling. The flat is on the top floor and has previously had ceiling damage due to a leaky roof which was repaired by the council a few months back.

I'm not sure how to proceed. I realize I will be liable for a portion of repairs but this crack occurred prior to purchase so can I ask the council to contribute to the repair.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

user1977

Hairline cracks are pretty normal decorative "features", not something necessarily to get worried about.

AdrianC

Let's see a pic of how bad it is...

If it's hairline, then a tub of polyfilla before you paint. Your problem, not the freeholder's.

DivaMomof2

AdrianC said:

Let's see a pic of how bad it is...

If it's hairline, then a tub of polyfilla before you paint. Your problem, not the freeholder's.

Thanks... Here is a pic

AdrianC

Looks like a join between boards, then skimmed. Assuming the boards were properly fixed, just sanding it all back then a bit of filler before painting should see it right.

theartfullodger

Oh, don't proceed then  .  Buy somewhere else.