Previous post explained issue with a DFG for a relative which involved what I thought was a dodgy builder and a flat roof when a peak roof was planned.
Update - the council have got back to me and I was right. The builders were dodgy and 5-6 families have had work done that has had to be rectified/there are problems etc. Now when I initially complained the council immediately suspended my complaint, I thought this was strange as I stated it was a formal issue and I expected a response in 20 working days. Three months later and I speak to someone informally who wants to rectify the issue. He stated that the other families are going down the informal route and stated that I would not need a surveyor to check the house. He also told me that nothing was signed off so the build has not met building regulations. A SAR has revealed that the council were aware of the issues and did nothing. My house is currently unmortgageable. I was coerced into spending money on the build because we were told that there was no money left in the grant - that is because the builder was pocketing it all.
He also said that it does not matter that there is a flat roof even though planning permission was granted for a peak roof. I said this is against the law/planning, he said the council planning department said it was okay.
I have said I want everything:
The house the be rectified
To go through the formal route
Compensation and a refund for the money I should not have spent.
AIBU? I do not know the other families but if this was exposed in the media this would be a massive case.
Advice please, and before anyone queries this I have ALL THE EVIDENCE to prove corruption/negligence.