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I am seeing a Housing Officer and I have had problems for over 2 years and want to

18 replies

sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 22:45

Back out.

Have lived in our house and have been threatened in front of my young children verbally abused told if I say anything she will kick my butt to put nicely.

Had my kids play stuff and at the stage where my blinds are kept shut all the time, I do not not want my kids to play in the garden as I am scared they will come to harm.

I want to cancel the appointment and have not told my dp as he Is worried about losing his job and he has health problems he has not dealt with ,I have spent the last week worried with a sick child and they are still making my life hell what do I do.

I have kept a diary and this is the 5th housing officer who for once wants to listen I'm scared help.

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MsVestibule · 07/03/2013 22:52

Sorry, I don't understand Confused.

currentbuns · 07/03/2013 22:59

Why do you want to cancel the appointment?

Oopla · 07/03/2013 23:01

Think what you're saying is that appointment is to report anti social behaviour from neighbours?

It's very frightening I agree when it's affecting you in your home. But what would you tell one of your children if they were being bullied at school?

Keep the appointment.

deste · 07/03/2013 23:02

Why would you back out if they are coming to help you. If you cancel, nothing is going to get done and nothing will have changed.

rhondajean · 07/03/2013 23:05

How much longer can you cope ŵith things as they are?

The housing officer can help. It sounds awful. I am so sorry you are going through this.

sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:06

Ok I am sorry I have been threatened by neighbours infront of my children.

Had the childrens property damaged they had a htrampoline they played on which was burnt and destroyed by them throwing fab butts onto it.

Been stopped in the street and had my arm grabbed in front of my children with 5 of her friends who walked off and she tried to say something , I said leave I
go away but she came out and threatened me before in front of my kids as ting she would hurt me etc. .

I have had them reporting us when they have thrown food over our property and when I got angry we were reported got a letter but the mum failed to say she carried on.

Constant banging at my front door for there ball back I always give back there ball but my child has been ill.

So much more Than this this is just the beginning I am sacred now and don't know what to do.

Maybe I should cancel, it's at the point I sleep with my kids how weak am I.

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sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:07

Sorry if I make no sense I have been poorly .

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Wonderland121 · 07/03/2013 23:08

This sounds awful Hmm
Please please don't cancel your appointment they can help, please call the police if you feel in danger or threatened by these awful people, can you request a house move?

ThreeWheelsGood · 07/03/2013 23:15

You sound depressed or like you have anxiety, express to your HO how your neighbours have made you feel like this.

sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:17

I don't know anymore I have got to the situation where I don't see anyone but have got a good job which takes me away from the situation.

One will park so I can not get in my space

None of my neighbours speak to me anymore becuase of them but I work so I do not care.

They have taken pictures of my car because they said we were parked in a vistors bay ,two policeman later it's a p for parking and proved it.

That is just the start, I feel I am about to provoke a hornets nest .

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sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:20

If i am depressed they win ,I have just been given a new job and this is the only thing that makes me unhappy.

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MammaTJ · 07/03/2013 23:23

Do not cancel appointment with HO, this may be the one who sees it for what it is.

I had four before someone understood. I am going to bed now, but feel free to PM me for more info.

Good luck, xx

sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:26

Sorry been threatened twice in front of my children, fags butts dumped on my door by them .

Car had writing scribbled on it along with scratches etc.

We are accused of stuff all the time, summers the worse have to get out of the house I do not want my kids here anymore I want to leave is it all a waste of time with HA.

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JengaBlock · 07/03/2013 23:33

I remember a previous thread of yours, I think? Have you posted about this before?

Before your meeting, gather together all the evidence you have. Set it out to the offic clearly and tell them how it is affecting you mentally and physically. How it is affecting your kids. How your life is restricted.

Hopefully, this officer will be the one that listens. Good luck!

AudrinaAdare · 07/03/2013 23:39

Get an exchange. That's how the H.A anti-social behaviour rules work in practice. The non-offending tenants have to move. They can evict, but your life is hell while the process is ongoing and of course, they go elsewhere, but all their friends and family know where you are.

There are lots more people wanting to exchange now because of the cuts. We are actually moving to a house that is smaller but well worth it for the peace of mind.

Sorry you are going through this Wine

sonotpretty · 07/03/2013 23:41

I have a diary and evidence the police have records , I am scared I have had enough and want my kids out of here just want a normal life for them.

Thank you to everyone who has replied and taken the time to listen it really means a lot thank you.

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maddening · 07/03/2013 23:41

Can you say to the HO that you just want to be moved? Or see about geting hb paid to rent a private property.

I agree you have to keep the appointment - use it to get info about your options. It is a tough path to tread but preferable to carrying on like this indefinitely. However if there are any options of moving instead of having either fight it or put up with it then I would personally go for that - it is a long process and you sound at the end of your tether.

Speak to the cab also to check there is any way for a housr move.

And no you shouldn't have to move but right now that is your best option if at all possible.

Good luck - am sure there will be some mnetters with experience and knowledge to help you whatever course of action you take.

Dawndonna · 08/03/2013 07:43

There are new laws to deal with this type of harassment, the housing officer may be looking at moving your neighbours. Keep the appointment, it may be worth it, and Good Luck.

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