Tenant’s actions have made flat a Health and Safety danger
My tenant has a serious drink problem and has damaged the flat so badly it has caused a serious Health and Safety issue.
The power points are hanging off the wall, the kitchen has evidence of a messy hob top fire and there is mold everywhere from lack of ventilation.
On top of this I just find out that he has got custody of his baby. I am sure that Social Services will get involved and I would like to get him out before this happens. He is on an AST with the usual 2 month break clause.
Anyone have some advice on whether I can get him out earlier than this on safety, health reasons?
Many thanks
John
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Can I request information about my LHA tenants from the Council?
Member Since May 2014 - Comments: 49
11:10 AM, 24th July 2014, About 12 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Neil Robb” at “20/07/2014 – 22:19“:
A letter to the head of social services would do the trick – something along the lines of “I believe there will be danger to the child due to the behaviour of the childs father. The property has deteriorated due to property damage by Mr X who I am led to understand has a dependancy on alcohol. Please note that I am currently starting the eviction process for Mr X. I understand that due to data protection requiements you may not be able to keep me informed of any custody issues however I have a duty of care to my tenants.
Since Baby P, the councils are extremely keen not to repeat this kind of situation.
Member Since June 2013 - Comments: 179
11:19 AM, 24th July 2014, About 12 years ago
Put everything in writing to the council! Tell them you require them to put your tenant in emergency accommodation NOW because the vandalism is so bad that the life of the child is in danger and you the councils failure to act will be recorded and reported to the press and the government bodies (ref baby P) If you don’t threaten them, they will do nothing and you will have 6 months of rent unpaid by the time they have finished coaching your tenants to stay on until they house them. I know! Last one with Richmond Upon Thames cost me £20,000 Rent £7070 Vandalism £13,500 Do it post haste and visit them with the letter and DEMAND OR ELSE!!