Hi everyone,
I’m moving into stage 2 accommodation next week. I’ve been in stage one for almost two years in a hotel with my 2 kids and the council never did any checks beyond requiring all residents to sign in a daily register at the front desk. Now I’ll be in a flat in a block (originally purpose built) and I’m wondering if they ever come and visit to check up on people? I’m with the council in central London but the property is run by Notting Hill Genesis.
What do I do if I’m at work and they come and I’m not there to open? Can they just randomly turn up like that? I think I’m just so anxious about the unknown and being kicked out or something because of the last few years of uncertainty! I don’t want to get anything wrong.
does anyone have any personal experience or knowledge?
The third point on the contract says “the council by its representative(s) may enter the accommodation at any time.” - does that literally mean it I’m out at work or out for the day they can just let themselves in while I’m not there?? What about privacy?
also I really want my mum and dad who live in a different city to be able to visit me now that I’ll have two bedrooms it would be nice to finally invite them over even if the place isn’t amazing - have you been allowed to have guests?