My never ending dilemma feels like a conspiracy.

[FraserPike]

Mention that too, if you've got emails asking for it but never received any then it could still stand you in good stead looking for clarity on the issue from the relevant sources. It'd be worth mentioning about the lack of communication you're receiving too from other parties as they could see that as a potential cover up too.

Sounds good to me. Unfortunately i dont have any emails to the Building regulators / council asking for the report. Only phone calls. Though to the landlord i think i have a few.

 

[FraserPike]

https://ibb.co/ex9UOo

So you can see what i live above.

 

[VermilionChaos]

https://ibb.co/ex9UOo

So you can see what i live above.

That's some sexy stuff, can't imagine why you've been ill

 

[SPG]

Solicitor is the only course of action, scrape the money to get it, you can get initial consultations for free and a decent one will advise you whether to proceed or just shut up and put up.

A good one will take the case on and tell you to move out due to health reasons

Either way your health is better than any crummy flat that makes you ill, no matter how cheap.

 

[touch]

They can argue they were un-aware of the man holes, and got the thumbs up from building control that they are "satisfactory" once the mastic seal was put on. (again even though every where online states they have to be mechanically sealed).

I think mastic is a mechanical seal, isn't it?

I wouldn't bother arguing it, just get out. Even if you get what you want with the manholes, a landlord like that is just going to cause you more problems later.

 

[The Running Man]

Just move out...

 

[Diddums]

Are you photogenic? Could you put on a seriously miffed face and look like your world is crumbling apart whilst stood next to a manhole cover? If so, Daily Mail.

More serious answer:

Your landlord knows exactly what's up hence the termination of all communication with you. A landlord with nothing to hide, doesn't hide. I'd ring up a few solicitors and tell them the situation. Even if you cant afford it, they might be able to extract money from the other side provided you are willing to forfeit all monies for things like suffering, loss of income, etc.

I hate to use this phrase, but this really is one of those times you need a Saul Goodman.

Foul water in my living room. I don't even.

 

[FraserPike]

I think mastic is a mechanical seal, isn't it?

I wouldn't bother arguing it, just get out. Even if you get what you want with the manholes, a landlord like that is just going to cause you more problems later.

I dont think it counts. Well from the plumber / expert that i had here, plus manufacturer have both stated its not a mechanical seal. Though i will look into it to be sure.
Also, the only reason i would argue it, is because i hate lies. Feel its ******* wrong they lied to use and gave us so much ****. And what about the next people who move in? Will they get flooded and have the same ****? I just dont think people should be aloud to get away with that. But i dunno. I will try and get a free consultation and see what they say.

 

[FraserPike]

Are you photogenic? Could you put on a seriously miffed face and look like your world is crumbling apart whilst stood next to a manhole cover? If so, Daily Mail.

More serious answer:

Your landlord knows exactly what's up hence the termination of all communication with you. A landlord with nothing to hide, doesn't hide. I'd ring up a few solicitors and tell them the situation. Even if you cant afford it, they might be able to extract money from the other side provided you are willing to forfeit all monies for things like suffering, loss of income, etc.

I hate to use this phrase, but this really is one of those times you need a Saul Goodman.

Foul water in my living room. I don't even.

HAHAHA!

 

[FraserPike]

Considering both landlord and Environmental health have said its "satisfactory", do you reckon i should get one of those "germ kits" to swab and test the level of bacteria? Then if it comes up with high readings of bacteria, i can say its not "satisfactory" and still a health risk?

 

[aardvark]

Considering both landlord and Environmental health have said its "satisfactory", do you reckon i should get one of those "germ kits" to swab and test the level of bacteria? Then if it comes up with high readings of bacteria, i can say its not "satisfactory" and still a health risk?

yep, the more evidence the better

 

[Puzzled]

Considering both landlord and Environmental health have said its "satisfactory", do you reckon i should get one of those "germ kits" to swab and test the level of bacteria? Then if it comes up with high readings of bacteria, i can say its not "satisfactory" and still a health risk?

I thought it was sealed now? Don't go lifting them up again as that won't go in your favour.

Or do you mean around it?

 

[FraserPike]

I thought it was sealed now? Don't go lifting them up again as that won't go in your favour.

Or do you mean around it?

I mean around it. I am not convinced the mastic is adequate. In addition, the landlord supposedly sent a cleaning company in after the sewage. And to be honest, i dont believe him. The mastic job is so poorly done, i strongly think gasses are still escaping from the cracks around it.

 

[Dis86]

Bacterial swabs are meaningless really. What you want us hydrogen sulphide detection.

 

[Scam]

How exactly have environmental health ok'd this? Can you get onto your council or something? I'm surprised you got nowhere with the CAB.

Honestly if they're playing dirty I'd be tempted to stoop to their level. Go to your local newspaper (heck maybe even a national rag), get a journalist interested. Get them onboard with writing a story and then threaten the estate agent with it. Say you want £xxx money back because it wasn't fit for habitation and if you don't then it's getting published. Scum, absolute scum of the earth.

While you're at it, I'd ask about your deposit. Chances are it's not in a proper scheme and you'll be able to get that back and then some.

EDIT: I'd also be out of there sharpish. No "revenge" or injustice is worth it over your health.

 

[wordy]

How exactly have environmental health ok'd this?.

Non-descript bags of used, non-sequential bank notes usually does the trick.

 

[Dis86]

Also worth checking with building control as that should never have been signed off

 

[FraserPike]

How exactly have environmental health ok'd this? Can you get onto your council or something? I'm surprised you got nowhere with the CAB.

Honestly if they're playing dirty I'd be tempted to stoop to their level. Go to your local newspaper (heck maybe even a national rag), get a journalist interested. Get them onboard with writing a story and then threaten the estate agent with it. Say you want £xxx money back because it wasn't fit for habitation and if you don't then it's getting published. Scum, absolute scum of the earth.

While you're at it, I'd ask about your deposit. Chances are it's not in a proper scheme and you'll be able to get that back and then some.

EDIT: I'd also be out of there sharpish. No "revenge" or injustice is worth it over your health.

Enviro health ok'd it with apparently sending a report to my landlord saying they are satisfied with their findings. However contacting them multiple times, their is no record of a report sent. However an email. So they Ok'd this via an email.
Local newspaper is a thought, but i will need to make sure i legally can. As for deposit, it is in a deposit scheme. That is all fine and legal.

 

[FraserPike]

Th

Also worth checking with building control as that should never have been signed off

They also came to the property, and said its fine and "satisfactory". Hence this nightmare. Ive spent well over £200 on various plumbers and specialists to say its not ok. But building control claims it is.

 

[Dis86]

Have a read of the building regs yourself. Part H is what you're after. It's available online for free from the .gov website.
Think you'll find plenty of things in there on your side.