I live in sheltered housing, no lease but an assured tenancy my warden has removed seating from the communal?

Question

foyer which has been an established seating area for 30 years. She removed the seats using health and safety as the excuse,No risk assessments were made. Most of us are old and infirm and can not stand for long periods while waiting for ambulances, taxis etc. Is she entitled to do this or should she have put the matter to the association she is employed by...What say you??? English answers only please, USA laws are different to ours....Cheers Frederick.

Answer 1

Find out if there is an authority that regulates your housing. Go to them and ask what your rights are.

I am not familiar with English law, so I may be 100% off base.

I would ask a barrister what your rights are too. They may be able to intervene on your behalf.

Otherwise, go to the warden and ask her if she is planning to replace the removed seating. If not, then ask if she can cite the health and safety regulations.

It could be that they were blocking exits and that may be against a rule. If so, ask if the seats can be moved to a location where they would be compliant.