Scottish Secure Tenancy Eviction !!
Hi All, I hope everyone is well. I was hoping to get some guidance and or signposting regarding my imminent Eviction for withholding rent due to multiple and ongoing issues including, Equality Act: being moved from supported accommodation to a property which has a antisocial neighbour, (council had prier knowledge of both my mental health issues and the neighbours antisocial behaviour) i believe this is in breech of the equality act. Council has refused to even look at cctv footage i provided as evidence of anti social behaviour. I have supporting documents from a psychologist, my GP and a Care levers charity all confirming that this environment is having a detrimental impact on my mental health and making any kind of recovery extremely difficultly. i went from full time well paid self employment to now claiming benefit. The second issue is the condition of the property when i moved in. and the mismanagement of repairs, namely making repair appointments without notifying me, feather adding to my anxiety. I have had multiple complaints held up in my favour. I have a surveyors report outlining multiple issues two of which deemed not to meet the national standard. There has also been issues with GDPR breeches specifically redacting an undated document i requested that would demonstrate the council had prior knowledge of my mental health issues. leading them to place me into supported accommodation instead of a temporary B&B when i was made homeless due to an abusive relationship ending. There have also been issues with time frame namely not replying to emails for months. It took over a year for them to reply to my rebatement request. Admittedly i have also buried my head in the sand at times when i could have been chasing them. I have made multiple requests to be moved to a suitable property where i can recover my mental strength and get back on my feet and back to work. But as i have significant rent areas they continue to refuse. Give the above issues i believe that substantial rent reduction and or compensation is justified.