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Would you use the loft

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Redruby2020 · 24/07/2021 14:50

Hi, I just want some advice or opinions on this, I am in a flat on the first floor of a converted house. Though it is two bed, just the rooms etc layout does not allow for much storage space. In some properties it just seems like there are little handy spaces here and there, if you know what I mean. I was in a shared house in the past, and despite only having a room, there was handy spaces within the room, and we also had storage under stairs etc and a cupboard in the recess in hallway. I have even lost out on under bed storage in the flat I am in now, as the silly agent went and put in a divan base with no storage, despite what we had discussed, I know when it is then furnishing a place, they will do as they please, but still annoying, none the less.
Now, the only thing about being on the first floor, is of course just like if you had the whole house, there is the loft, it was never mentioned, and I didn't question it until now, as to whether I can use it or not, I am a little bit put off because I am sure we have rodents, and because of course unless it is done out properly, you couldn't be going up there to store stuff otherwise you risk coming through the ceiling! And until I finally managed to get them to repair one side of the roof, we had pigeons in the loft, so I am wary that it could be quite mucky up there.
But of course on the other hand, if it was clean and safe to do so, this would open up storage space for me!
Do you think it is a good idea if I ask the management company or not.
Thanks for any replies, in advance.

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Hallyup6 · 24/07/2021 15:10

You've got nothing to lose by asking. I assume nobody else can access it so it's just dead space and useless unless the landlord and wanted to store things there and put a padlock on it (not sure many landlords would be happy to do that). I'd have a look and see what's up there. Call pest control if necessary but if it's clean and you can get a couple of boards up there, then it'd be very useful, I'm sure.

Redruby2020 · 24/07/2021 20:52

@Hallyup6

You've got nothing to lose by asking. I assume nobody else can access it so it's just dead space and useless unless the landlord and wanted to store things there and put a padlock on it (not sure many landlords would be happy to do that). I'd have a look and see what's up there. Call pest control if necessary but if it's clean and you can get a couple of boards up there, then it'd be very useful, I'm sure.
Thanks, yes only accessible from my flat as I am on that floor(it's a house) so obviously if you imagine just converting a house in to two flats, that's how it is. Yeah there is something about rodents etc in the tenancy that you may/may not be liable to sort it out. What I do refuse to do, is deal with anything up there from when the pigeons were getting in, it was awful with them flying in and out, and being in the kitchen which was below and they were like above the ceiling, it took a long time to get them to fix it, disgusting the way private places are run! I will ask the agent as it would be handy for certain things, I am just like eeeek lol about opening the flap and getting up there.
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Andthenanothercupoftea · 24/07/2021 21:18

We lived on the top floor of some purpose built flats and there was a loft space. The landlords had no issue with us using it. We just boarded it up to make it safe to walk on and they went 50/50 with us on a really good ladder (we offered to buy it). Have us somewhere for camping stuff, Christmas tree etc. When we moved out they were able to use the loft space as a selling point.

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