Subsidence issues

Question

I am a single working mum of 4 children living in a private rented property. I have informed my landlord on many occasions and I with no other options had to call out environmental health. After 2 visits to the property, they said it was a danger, then after them meeting the landlord, I have been ignored. 

Since last year I've had cracks appear inside and outside of my flat above a shop which I measure daily and are quite deep and wide enough to get my fingers in. There are also gaps in the stairs and between floors, skirting boards and windows etc. Now door frames are coming away from walls and snapping. Is there a way I can get a free structural report? I am afraid, I'm living here with 4 children and it's dangerous but not able to afford to get help off my own back.

Brad · Answer

Get in touch with the local council. Tell them about your situation. The drawback is that if they condemn it you will have to move and council rehousing is a lottery.

Liam · Answer

Contact your local council building Control. They may come take a look or point you in the right direction.

Michael · Answer

Your landlord has a duty of care to you and this situation the house is in. Citizens advice bureau would be the first place I would go to find out more of what you can do.

John · Answer

Seeing as it is a rented property I would suggest looking for legal advice rather than advice from a tradesman.
Perhaps contact your council asking them to home you or maybe citizens advice.

Subsidence issues

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