Hi,
I recently got a letter from the council saying one of the residents in the community where I rent a home has said they think some alterations to the property have been made without council consent.
This is true. It happened before I bought the place, but that's life.
The council wrote to me and said they would like to see if this is true. They want to visit the property to ascertain whether this is the case. They outlined what they thought the changes were in some detail.
I wrote to the council (proof of postage) and left a voicemail on the direct line of the person who wrote to me during working hours (he wasn't at his desk i presume, and no email address was supplied) and told them that what they suspected was indeed true. Therefore no visit need be made, i will work with them to fix it, let me know what to do next. I'm happy to work with them etc etc but there is no need to go round.
Despite this, they went round anyway, randomly, didn't tell me the date, time, nothing. My tenants felt intimidated and let this man in to inspect the place.
But, they have since complained to me because of lack of notice. They didn't like the intimidation, the council worker completely put the heeby jeebies up them with his tales of wrongdoings, and they are considering leaving. Not least because these tenants confided to me that because of their history, where possible, a female third party should visit the home.
So frankly, I totally understand them. I am furious with the council and more than a little sickened. I haven't said anything yet because I need to be calm, composed and support my argument when I put it to them.
Are they able to act this way? Advice anyone.
I recently got a letter from the council saying one of the residents in the community where I rent a home has said they think some alterations to the property have been made without council consent.
This is true. It happened before I bought the place, but that's life.
The council wrote to me and said they would like to see if this is true. They want to visit the property to ascertain whether this is the case. They outlined what they thought the changes were in some detail.
I wrote to the council (proof of postage) and left a voicemail on the direct line of the person who wrote to me during working hours (he wasn't at his desk i presume, and no email address was supplied) and told them that what they suspected was indeed true. Therefore no visit need be made, i will work with them to fix it, let me know what to do next. I'm happy to work with them etc etc but there is no need to go round.
Despite this, they went round anyway, randomly, didn't tell me the date, time, nothing. My tenants felt intimidated and let this man in to inspect the place.
But, they have since complained to me because of lack of notice. They didn't like the intimidation, the council worker completely put the heeby jeebies up them with his tales of wrongdoings, and they are considering leaving. Not least because these tenants confided to me that because of their history, where possible, a female third party should visit the home.
So frankly, I totally understand them. I am furious with the council and more than a little sickened. I haven't said anything yet because I need to be calm, composed and support my argument when I put it to them.
Are they able to act this way? Advice anyone.
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