I moved to a flat run by a housing association. There have and still are many problems with youths, also one tenant, who commited a serious offence, to which i am the witness. Since then my life has been made a misery, not only because of threats, due to the serious incident, also because of continuous troubles with groups of youths around the building.
The police and the Housing association are doing what they can. Although the Housing association is using a lot of exuses and dragging their heels when it comes to my request to be rehoused to another area.
My house is fitted with a panic alarm now, also i have to carry one in my bag when i leave my home, all of which the Police have given to me. I have lived here for 6 months and will be moved as soon as it is possible. Have i the entitlement to ask the housing Association for financial support with any costs of rehousing. All the above problems are longstanding, non of which i was made aware of by the Association or the Caretaker.
2007-07-01 01:10:01 · 5 answers · asked by sheila s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Go to Citizens Advice. If the police have gone so far as giving you panic alarms etc, they obviously think you're at risk and as such, you should be rehoused ASAP. Either that or given a place in a homeless unit until such times as you can get a place of your own. Keep at them (and I mean personally, not by phone) until they get you rehoused. Also, this will obviously be causing you stress - get a medical certificate or letter from your doctor stating this.
Somehow I don't think you'll get compensation though. Good luck anyway.
2007-07-01 01:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by M'SMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you get some legal advice - you can start at the Citizens Advice Bureau or a local Legal Centre - some law firms will give you an initial consultation for free or at least for a set fee.
It makes me angry that the lawless few are allowed to get away with threats and intimidation of the law-abiding - it seems that the law is only workable against those that comply and play by the rules - the scum who refuse to obey laws get off scot free. Good luck to you - I hope you get justice
2007-07-01 08:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by NORSE-MAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, If the police are involved, can't you get them to write to the association, to state that you fear for your safety the longer you are there. And you wish to be moved as soon as possible.
2007-07-01 16:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compensation for damages is possible but you could have a hard time convincing the court to grant your request.
2007-07-01 10:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with Citizens Advice but you will almost certainly need a lawyer
2007-07-01 09:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋