Not getting house from council -would you be sad about it?

[ainkipinky]

Im currently in a 1 bed flat
When I got this flat It was filthy
The floor was covered in urine
Stains up the walls etc.
I've made it a home the best I can
Anyway I've been offered a 2 bed house
The house inspector came out and gave me a list of jobs
I need to repaint three ceilings because I got paint from the walls on them
I need to paint my front door outside (even tho it's about 70 years old and was a mess when I moved in)
I know it sounds stupid but I'm just so down about it
I live alone and my only other family is my dad who is 80 and I'm his carer as he has dementia
I'm only moving to be closer to him as the commute at the minute is 30 mins
Il show you pics of the floor when I moved in and il show you the paint on ceiling they are complaining about
Bare in mind when I moved in every wall was a different colour ,the ceiling was full of cigarette smoke

Oh you have a different name! I have just seen this thread but happy it all worked out for you and good luck in your new home!

Not a different name just not showing as the original OP?

Slightly different spelling.

I changed it -still me

@WhateverMate I love you for this ruler suggestion., been doing alot of painting and messing around with tape is the bane of my life

@mapleriver I have some of these in different sizes.

They have a 'handle' on the front so you can pull them away from the paint without smudging.

Just keep a damp cloth nearby as you have to wipe the ruler after every bit, before putting it back on the wall.

Or Google 'paint edger' 👍

Glad you passed the inspection OP! :)

Whilst I support them making you jump through hoops to ensure properties are left in a good condition, they obviously didn't bother with that with the last occupants!

Anyway, I hope key collection goes smoothly and you are able to enjoy your new home :)

Did you take pictures of all rooms when you moved in? I took around 200 from all room, house and garden from all angles. It was a shitr hole when I moved in and 4 years later I'm still working on it. Takes time to make a house a home.

If you have pi tures I would challenge it with before and after pictures. Or you ccould pay someone to help you. Most handymen will charge £20-30 an hour.