I have been living in a council house for 4 years. I have mould problems since living here. Its everywhere!! on wooden furniture, on curtains, windows, ceilings and walls. I cant cope anymore, its causing me major stress and anxiety (I already have OCD as it is). I clean off with bleach but it comes back. I have contacted landlord (housing association) and they have said for the past 4 years its condensation and its my fault but the recent surveyor that came out after I complained again said it actually the roof that's not helping the situation as the design of it means they cant insulate parts of it which makes condensation settle on those parts and they said they wont help because they don't see it as a need to repair as its the design of the property that they don't have to change. So i am left cleaning it every week with bleach. The thing is the mould is mostly on the parts where they said they cant insulate. I cant have curtains as ive had to throw them away due to mould. Everything is ruined and I cant afford to replace it. This is all worse when its rained heavily and ive noticed trickle marks down the ceiling and wall which to me seems like rain is getting in. I cant call environmental health because its owned by the council so they cant take action against themselves basically. So im stuck and its causing to have massive anxiety. Since moving here ive had health problems and im starting to think its this mould. Im worried for my kids. I am also nearly 22 weeks pregnant.
I have read online that the only way to get rid of the mould entirely is to throw away every piece of furnite like beds, wardrobes, draws, shelves and cupboards and start again but I cant afford to do this. My kids have wooden bunk beds and I cant afford to replace everything. I am worried for my kids health too. I am not entitled to be re housed as they don't see me as a priority or in need. I cant move to a private rent because I have a poor credit score and cant afford deposits and removal costs. I am just stuck and I feel like I will have some sort of breakdown over this. I am depressed every day because of it. The depression makes my OCD worse so its a vicious cycle.
Just wanted to rant really as I have no one else to talk to :(
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can't cope with a this stress anymore
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sammyjayneex · 23/01/2016 15:37
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