A Nottingham family endures a flat with leaks, mold, and disrepair. They urgently seek relocation due to health concerns.
Andrew became disabled around five years ago. He had a stroke in 2020. He also has fibromyalgia and arthritis. He needs home adaptations due to his health.
Asbestos exists in the ceiling and floor so, changes are not possible. Andrew is on a priority list for a new home. They need a bungalow, but none exist. A ramp cannot be installed due to communal area rules.
The flat is on the ground floor, yet it has steps. Andrew uses six to twenty-two steps to reach his door. His occupational therapist said this hurts his health. The family has a storage box outside.
It holds Andrew’s wheelchair and other things. The items are worth thousands, but the flat lacks space. They were told to remove it due to fire risks.
A “massive” leak left their bathroom without light. This lasted from before Christmas until February 7th. After media inquiry, the light was fixed quickly. The wall in the bathroom is rotten.
Leaks from above caused this damage. You can put your finger through the wall. The kitchen is also in poor condition. A leak caused ceiling removal last August. The asbestos team took it down.
They installed a new ceiling in October. The leak ruined the kitchen completely. The leak damaged the cooker, then they paid £320 for a new one. The oven also flooded. They had to replace that, too.
Andrew found issues when a guy put up the new ceiling. He stopped the worker because he knew carpentry. They need a new kitchen and bathroom, but wait.
Black mold grows in the bathroom. It poses a medium to high risk, assessment shows. Poor ventilation is the problem. The fan does not work well. There are no windows.
They pay £600.20 rent monthly. They say no money was spent on this flat in ten years. Loose plaster boards exist. The landlord said they can’t fix them.
The family wants to leave the flat. It is not a good environment for the children. The bathroom leak now affects a daughter’s room. They try to clean, but it still looks bad.
Places for People sympathizes with the family. They claim some issues were dealt with. Others are being addressed, and some are new. They are searching for a better property.
Grab rails were installed, and they agreed to local help. The local authority is to notify them about available places. The company said the cooker claim should be raised. Damp and mold treatment occurred on February 13th.
Bathroom flooring replacement is to happen later. The company will assess and act on ceiling and wall problems. Andrew stated one fan of three got replaced. He also filed a cooker claim.