tllm2 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 My sister lives in a basement flat in a converted house - which she's been in happily for years and the other occupants of the other 2 flats were friendly enough etc However, one of the neighbours moved out and there has since been a long succession of (fairly short term) tenants in her tiny 1 bedroom flat.The latest occupants are an asian family of 2 adults and 4 small children in a small 1 bedroom flat.We know the flat was sold on privately, but have no idea who the new owner/landlord is.The flat is obviously seriously overcrowded. Does anyone know if there is a particular Dept. at the Council perhaps, who I can report the Landlord to - as knowingly renting out the flat to such a large family? (The family themselves don't seem to want to rock the boat). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstchoicegary Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 What council borough is it ? I rent out two properties have done since 2006 and have come across many issues concerning tenants. Do you know who the new landlord is ? If not you can search land registry to find out for a small fee I believe. Is the issue with large family a noise issue ? Can PM me if you like to discuss in more detail Gary Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tllm2 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Its Lewisham Council. No idea of who the new owner/landlord is. They are noisy, but presumably no noiser than other families of 6 (don't really have much to compare to) and the noise is probably compounded by them being crammed into such a small flat. It does mean that there are bikes and prams in the hallway, toys spilling out into the communal areas and probably not enough space to swing a cat ....... It can't be healthy/right for the children. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstchoicegary Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Well Lewisham council have a department in the town hall in catford by the theatre try them for information. They communial areas should be free of any obstructions due to fire risks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blah Blah Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 As shocking as it will sound, if the children are under ten, the flat is possibly not overcrowded in legal terms, depending on the size of the rooms.http://www.pendle.gov.uk/info/10084/private_landlords/1043/renting_from_a_private_landlord_tenant_advice/8 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstchoicegary Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Even it is a one bedroom ??? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedges Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Assuming the rooms are of smallish but not tiny size and there is 1 living room and 1 bedroom and 3 of the kids are aged 1-10 - they would count as 3.5 persons in rooms meant for a maximum of 3. So still overcrowded. What the answer is however, I don't know. Do social services/healthworkes get involved in this sort of matter? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53298-private-landlord-advice-please/#findComment-813612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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