I need a book on council tenants rights. Or a link to a website that has good info. Dont think im getting a fair deal, Have had numerous arguments with neighbours, Housing officer is unhelpful and quite rude and i am getting the blame for faulty pipework (which the council installed) that keeps leaking. Have only been living here 2 years, HELP PLEASE
2006-12-03 23:56:51 · 6 answers · asked by rachel c 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Try your local Library.
Just stop by and ask your librarian. Odds are you can walk out with what you need for free.
Good luck
2006-12-04 00:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Crzypvt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have the problem arguing with neighbours. Maybe you should alter your behaviour and not get involved in arguments whether you feel they are the instigators.
Grow up and do not entertain such provocation. If you cant help yourself, then move out.
The more complaints the Housing department receive about you together with Police visits etc the more chance you have of being evicted.
TPAS has a good web site for all your rights including repairs. Leaking pipes should be attended to within 5 days if the leak is not a serious burst.
You have a responsibility as a tenant to look after the property also. If you caused any damage the council will repair and recharge you for the work.
www.tpas.org.uk/
2006-12-05 06:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by SunGod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of it depends on what part of the law you need to know. One of the most useful documents I have I got of the internet, after being told what to look for by a lawer who was well versed in housing law, it is called "Landlord & Tenant Act 1985" I think I just googled it, by the way mine involved being flooded by the neighbourd from above and my Landlord, a Housing Association, were shocked into action after I quoted the said act to them and said if they did nothing I would sue them for breach of this act and my tenancy agreement, but best to get your facts straight before threatening legal action. Good Luck
2006-12-04 06:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lexxstar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Waterstones - I bought a book from there for my job cost me about £25 and its called Landlord and Tennant Law...very informative!
2006-12-04 06:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by lippz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Rachel,
I am not sure which country your in but here are a few sites that will help. If you live in the U.K. try www.tenantshandbook.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordtenancy/tenantsrights.htm
If you live in the U.S try; www.tenant.net/
You can also go to Amazon.com & they have many books on the subject.
GOOD LUCK!
Chris
2006-12-04 01:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by C7INVESTIGATIONS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact ur local office and have them post out to u a copy of your tenecy rights, review them and point out to them whats going on, try ur local townhall or the papers>>>>>>>>
2006-12-04 00:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by eyoremum2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋