Crap mountain - advice pls! - Harringay online2024-03-28T15:58:18Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/crap-mountain-advice-pls?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A666824&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi John,
Actually I have tha…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-21:844301:Comment:6922312014-10-21T13:27:44.511ZV&Mhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/VM
<p>Hi John, </p>
<p>Actually I have that, and the address and phone number - the tenants gave it to me in case the problems at their place had affected mine enough for our landlord to need to claim compensation. Message me if you want the info, it doesn't seem clever to make it public.</p>
<p>Polly</p>
<p>Hi John, </p>
<p>Actually I have that, and the address and phone number - the tenants gave it to me in case the problems at their place had affected mine enough for our landlord to need to claim compensation. Message me if you want the info, it doesn't seem clever to make it public.</p>
<p>Polly</p> The Land Registry will give y…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-21:844301:Comment:6922232014-10-21T12:38:43.259Zpamishhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/pamish
<p>The Land Registry will give you that for £3.</p>
<p>The Land Registry will give you that for £3.</p> I'd like some names. Firstly,…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-21:844301:Comment:6924772014-10-21T10:30:31.374ZJohn McMullanhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/bogan72
<p>I'd like some names. Firstly, the landlord's. Please.</p>
<p>I'd like some names. Firstly, the landlord's. Please.</p> Thanks Karen. The tenants inv…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-21:844301:Comment:6924762014-10-21T10:11:23.808ZV&Mhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/VM
<p>Thanks Karen. The tenants invited me in to have a look, and the house clearly has some significant, long term problems but they've been well enough covered up that I'm not sure they'd be immediately obvious to someone who wasn't a resident. </p>
<p>Thanks Karen. The tenants invited me in to have a look, and the house clearly has some significant, long term problems but they've been well enough covered up that I'm not sure they'd be immediately obvious to someone who wasn't a resident. </p> I have been in correspondence…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-20:844301:Comment:6922682014-10-20T16:22:06.323ZKaren Alexanderhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KarenAlexander81
<p class="O-BodyTextJ"><font size="2" face="Arial">I have been in correspondence with Steve Russell today. He is aware of the property and notices have been served regarding the various issues. All the issues are currently being dealt with by the council. I have asked to be kept in the loop and will update when I am.</font></p>
<p class="O-BodyTextJ"><font size="2" face="Arial">I have been in correspondence with Steve Russell today. He is aware of the property and notices have been served regarding the various issues. All the issues are currently being dealt with by the council. I have asked to be kept in the loop and will update when I am.</font></p> Thanks for the update. I thin…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-19:844301:Comment:6919902014-10-19T20:59:17.322ZKaren Alexanderhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/KarenAlexander81
Thanks for the update. I think the most shocking thing is that Haringey Council are putting people in places in this terrible condition. Do contact Steve Russell, he is very good. I will also make some more enquiries.
Thanks for the update. I think the most shocking thing is that Haringey Council are putting people in places in this terrible condition. Do contact Steve Russell, he is very good. I will also make some more enquiries. "... make the sort of effort…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-19:844301:Comment:6920762014-10-19T19:55:56.760ZAlan Stantonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/AlanStanton
<p><em>"... make the sort of effort they do for parking to pursue and charge landlords like this."</em></p>
<p>And the sort of money they were/are prepared to throw at lawyers to pursue and suspend Julie Davies - the NUT branch secretary - for her effective trade union work; and for expressing political opinions.</p>
<p>I'd guess that even before the recent two-day High Court trial, Haringey would probably have spent something like the equivalent of an enforcement officer's salary. That total…</p>
<p><em>"... make the sort of effort they do for parking to pursue and charge landlords like this."</em></p>
<p>And the sort of money they were/are prepared to throw at lawyers to pursue and suspend Julie Davies - the NUT branch secretary - for her effective trade union work; and for expressing political opinions.</p>
<p>I'd guess that even before the recent two-day High Court trial, Haringey would probably have spent something like the equivalent of an enforcement officer's salary. That total has since climbed steeply.</p> The answer to your last quest…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-19:844301:Comment:6918912014-10-19T15:15:41.500ZMichael Andersonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/17bathgate
The answer to your last question Alison, is yes. They definately have to check the dwelling before they place anyone there and there are supposed to be regular follow up inspections, both to check on the property and that the tenants they are paying for are still in residence (the rental they pay is often eye watering). It really makes one wonder.........
The answer to your last question Alison, is yes. They definately have to check the dwelling before they place anyone there and there are supposed to be regular follow up inspections, both to check on the property and that the tenants they are paying for are still in residence (the rental they pay is often eye watering). It really makes one wonder......... I'm really glad someone apart…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-19:844301:Comment:6918902014-10-19T14:20:27.715ZAlison Phttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Alison
I'm really glad someone apart from you has tried to tackle this, and that things are now happening. A bit horrified that despite all the warnings tenants have been told to stay put.<br />
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I'd love Haringey to make the sort of effort they do for parking to pursue and charge landlords like this. Outrageous. And paid for partly by Haringey money, if they've been putting tenants in the house. Don't they have to check that the house is safe?
I'm really glad someone apart from you has tried to tackle this, and that things are now happening. A bit horrified that despite all the warnings tenants have been told to stay put.<br />
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I'd love Haringey to make the sort of effort they do for parking to pursue and charge landlords like this. Outrageous. And paid for partly by Haringey money, if they've been putting tenants in the house. Don't they have to check that the house is safe? If the Council has done an en…tag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-19:844301:Comment:6920442014-10-19T12:21:20.947ZZena Brabazonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/zenab
<p>If the Council has done an environmental health inspection, and the fire brigade has declared the place unfit, then I would assume the Council is issuing the enforcement notices against the landlord with which she would have to comply. Of course if she doesn't, then the Council should take the landlord to court. But as the Council has placed tenants there and presumably is paying the rent it should know the condition of the property. </p>
<p>It would be worth contacting your ward…</p>
<p>If the Council has done an environmental health inspection, and the fire brigade has declared the place unfit, then I would assume the Council is issuing the enforcement notices against the landlord with which she would have to comply. Of course if she doesn't, then the Council should take the landlord to court. But as the Council has placed tenants there and presumably is paying the rent it should know the condition of the property. </p>
<p>It would be worth contacting your ward councillors so they can ask the enforcement officers what exactly is going on at the address.</p>
<p>Your councillors are:</p>
<p>emine.ibrahim@haringey.gov.uk</p>
<p>gina.adamou@haringey.gov.uk</p>
<p>james.ryan@haringey.gov.uk</p>
<p>As you live next door I would also suggest you contact the lead officer for private sector housing since the problems you describe could impact on you. Contact steve.russell@haringey.gov.uk</p>
<p>Finally, you could also contact the lead councillor with responsibility for houses in multiple occupation and enforcement - ali.demirci@haringey.gov.uk. He sits in the Counicl's Cabinet. </p>
<p>Good luck</p>
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<p>Zena</p>
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<p>Zena Brabazon</p>