I moved into a property and had a discussion with the manager of the property about the Wetroom. It needed a lot of work done.
I needed somewhere urgently so accepted on the agreement the work would take place quickly.
The wetroom has no non-slip flooring atall. Just some really slippery tiles. The inevitable has happened and I’ve torn my Miniscus in my knee due to falling in the wetroom.
Theres also been problems with the front door not closing properly allowing a draft in and drainage issues too, all of which i have reported.
Since then he came round and put down some tacky £2 mats from wilkos and left it at that.
Unless you have it in writing it’s your word against there’s, also you could have slipped one minute after entering or 10 weeks if you were concerned then you should have refused to take it.
Unfortunately I don’t see a case if you knew of a problem then you shouldn’t have walked on it ,there is a element of risk , now if you had been in it for 6months and over time it became slippery you would have a case !
The personal injury is a separate case, I’m talking purely about the landlords responsibility here.
The bathroom has gotten and is getting worse daily (as the glue from the ripped up lino they left is dissolving it’s becoming more slippery but I’ve seen a lot on this forum and online about inhabitable living conditions & repairs that need attending to urgently… this is one of them that has been ignored…
Then he’s come over to put a temporary fix in place & I believe wants me to move out so that the works can be done. But also I’ve been paying to stay in a house that they know is a problem - or i wouldn’t need to move out? you know?
You’re dealing with some serious safety and maintenance issues in your new property. It’s concerning that despite reporting the problems, the manager’s response has been inadequate. Your safety should be a priority, especially with a torn meniscus from a fall in the wetroom. Consider reaching out to local tenant advocacy groups or legal services for advice on your rights and next steps. Documenting everything, including communication with the manager, will be crucial in resolving these issues effectively. Stay persistent and prioritize your well-being.