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Can anybody give me advice about my housing problems?

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northernmonkey · 31/07/2010 14:58

Bit of a tricky one and i've also posted in special needs but here goes.

My son has ADHD and can cause a huge amount bit of comotion lets say when he's having a behaviour

I'm moved into a flat at the end of june so i've been here 1 month. I have a 12 month tenancy and the landlord himself showed me around the property. I explained when i met him (before any contract or anything was arranged) that i have 3 children and my oldest has a mental disability so i am a full time carer.

Anyway he agreed we could let so we moved in.
On day 1 (move day) some of the other resisents all popped out and introduced themselves so i did the same and also explained about my ds and that he can bang make noise when things get bad because of his disability. They all said dont worry and were very welcoming.

Right so a day or so later the woman who lives directly underneath introduced herself and said you've been very quiet to which i also explained the above and she said it would be fine dont worry. A week later my son had a huge blow out! banging doors screaming shouting and even broke a few things in the flat. The woman downstairs then knocked on my door and said its getting a bit noisy in the mornings so i appologised and said i'm really sorry, explained it was his condition and that i'm trying really hard to keep him quiet early on. She said its ok just thought i'd let you know.

A few days after this i got an official letter from the management of the buildings that the noise is a problem in the mornings including banging doors and my children running up and down. If this continues i would be breaking a clause in the lease that requires occupiers not to cause a nuisance, noise or disturbance.

do i have any rights whatsoever or basiccaly have i had it. He did it again this morning and i'm very confident it will happen again soon as it often does.
Also if i do get thrown out (which i feel is inevetable) will i get rehomed through the council cause i cant see this landlord giving me a good reference

If you've got to the end many thanks and thanks for any advice you can give

OP posts:
BetsyBoop · 31/07/2010 17:47

Have you tried ringing the Shelter helpline for advice? They have a reputation for being very helpful.

jaffacake2 · 31/07/2010 17:54

I would go to your GP and ask for a letter explaining your childs condition to give to your landlord,also keep copies for housing dept. This will protect you from eviction and not being rehoused as it would be seen as discrimination against a vulnerable child.
CAB would be helpful in writing a formal letter to accompany the one from gp or paediatrician if you are seeing one.

Good luck it must be stressful for you.

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