Help . House inspection impacting my mental health

aliuk96

please can someone help

I need to know where I stand on housing inspection cos I find them so stressful that my mental health just breaks down. I have been organising my very small flat and now I feel so scared cos I don’t have the mental energy to do the other rooms plus I have a very painful due to arthritic problems. I feel so anxious that I could just have a mental breakdown .
can anyone help on where I stand in this cos I really don’t want to lose my home

durhamjaide2001

hi there and welcome to the forum unfortunately I'm not an expert in this area but if you live in rented accommodation then I think they are entitled to inspect your home but I wouldn't worry about making it clean just explain that you are in pain.

I would suggest that you visit the coffee lounge for a general chat and the games den for some fun these can really help with your mental health as they can be a great distraction tool.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @aliuk96, sorry it's causing you so much anxiety. Could you tell us a bit more please? Are you a council tenant?

aliuk96

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1075775#Comment_1075775

I’m private rent .

Kimi87

The landlord does have a right to inspect their property. This would have been in the tenancy agreement that you signed.

They shouldn't be concerned with tidyness or cleanliness, they'd be looking at things like is there any damage, have you covered up vents etc, are any repairs or maintenance needed that you haven't reported.

Would it help for you to not be present for the inspection? Or to have a friend/family member there to support you?

Rachel_Scope

@aliuk96 I used to rent privately and had to have regular inspections. They didn't mind if the house wasn't tidy, it was just to check that nothing was damaged. I understand it's worrying but it should be fine. I'd like to think that they'd also be understanding considering your disability. Have you had an inspection before?

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

There is some need for them to check cleanliness and tidiness. For example, they need to make sure you have a clear fire escape route from lounge/bed, that isn't blocked or likely to trip you up if there was a fire. They also need to check any smoke or heat alarms are working. With regard to cleanliness, they will be checking for potential health hazards such as mould, bugs or water damage.

However, they are not looking for any property to be perfect. They expect it to look lived in.

From your post, I can't quite tell whether it's the human interaction that you'd find difficult, or whether you are more concerned about the state of the property. If it is the human interaction, you could ask your landlord if they would allow you to take some photographs of the property and send those via text or email instead. That way they still get to see the property, and you haven't had to deal with them inside. Not suggesting that's a perfect solution, just an option.