AMY Magee previously moved out of a property full of mould and asbestos and hoped her next council home would be more suitable for her and her children.
But unfortunately, the mother has been left disgusted after the council flat, which she has now lived in for three years, is also covered in layers of horrendous mould.
A mother has admitted that she scrubs the walls in her council house, but they are covered in mould[/caption]
Amy Magee, 37, explained that the walls in her flat are crumbling[/caption]
Her mental health is suffering and now, she “can’t think clearly” as a result[/caption]
Not only this, but the walls in her home are crumbling away too.
Amy, 37, from London, took to social media to give her followers an insight into the state of her home, leaving many totally stunned.
As she showed off the walls which are covered in black mould, the content creator and author said: “I’ve actually had enough now – it’s a week today where I reported all of this stuff.
“I have scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed it. Stuff needs to be renewed.”
Not only has Amy had to spend time cleaning, but she’s also been forced to throw away her belongings too, as she confirmed: “I’ve had to chuck every single piece of bedding in here because it was just not washable.”
And not only is the mould in her bedroom, but it’s also in the kitchen and bathroom, as she added: “This is the cupboard in the kitchen. I have painted this probably three, four times knowing full well I’ve actually lived in this property only three years.
“I’m getting to the point where I’ve just had enough, I can’t even think clearly.
“This is my bathroom, who even wants to have a bath in something like this? What the hell?”
The mother admitted that the “absolutely ridiculous” state of her home is now beginning to affect her mental health.
She opened up on feeling “mentally exhausted” and got candid on the “nightmare”, as she shared: “My walls are crumbling and it’s just absolutely disgusting.”
Despite having received “no report” and getting “no answers” from her local council, Amy acknowledged: “The radiator is coming off the wall.
“I’ve obviously said this to them – they’ve come and done building maintenance on my property.
My walls are crumbling and it’s just absolutely disgusting
Amy Magee
“There is going to be so much work needing to be done on my property.
“I’ve got two disabled children and it’s just going to be hell.
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s council locator tool on its website.
Once you have access to your local council’s website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application.
After applying, you’ll most likely have to join a waiting list.
Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn’t guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on “points” or a “banding” system.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are seeking to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on a council’s waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available.
Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
“This blind in my living room – it’s got mould spores everywhere.
“And of course, they don’t want to pay back any money that I’ve put into this flat.”
She believes that there is “so much work” that needs to be done on her property[/caption]
But with two disabled children, she said it will be “hell”[/caption]
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @amy_magee_209, just 17 hours ago, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 15,200 views, 234 likes and 189 comments.
Social media users were gobsmacked by the condition of Amy’s flat and many raced to the comments to share advice on what she should do next.
How dare they let you stay there with your children! Take it to the Housing Ombudsman
TikTok user
One person said: “Oh my goodness this is bad.”
Another added: “That is so bad. My close friend got rehoused due to mould and it was nowhere near as bad as this. She was in a flat and now she’s in a beautiful brand newbuild house.
What It’s Really Like Growing Up On A Council Estate
Fabulous reporter, Leanne Hall, recalls what it’s like growing up in social housing.
As someone who grew up in a block of flats on a council estate, there are many wild stories I could tell.
From seeing a neighbour throw dog poo at the caretaker for asking them to mow their lawn (best believe they ended up on the Jeremy Kyle show later in life) to blazing rows over packages going missing, I’ve seen it all.
While there were many times things kicked off, I really do believe most of the time it’s because families living on council estates get to know each other so well, they forget they’re neighbours and not family.
Yes, things can go from zero to 100 quickly, but you know no matter what you can rely on your neighbour to borrow some milk or watch all of the kids playing outside.
And if you ask me, it’s much nicer being in a tight community where boundaries can get crossed than never even knowing your neighbour’s name while living on a fancy street.
“Get Environmental Health round and they’ll give you bidding points. You should get moved!”
A third advised: “Call Environmental Health they can help you get the council to take action.. that needs some proper work doing on it.”
Meanwhile someone else recommended: “This is a disgrace. They should give you another property.
“How dare they let you stay there with your children! Take it to the Housing Ombudsman.”
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