Can I be told to move out for having mobility scooter in my flat, which I was told to do? — Scope | Disability forum
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Can I be told to move out for having mobility scooter in my flat, which I was told to do?

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amethyst1957
amethyst1957 Community member Posts: 2 Connected
edited September 2021 in Housing and independent living
I live in a privately rented flat within a council block. I have lived here for about 14 years. I was told to move my large scooter from outside my front door to the scooter park under the building. I also have a small one which I use to get up the ramp now the large scooter is being kept downstairs. The council were the ones to tell me to move the small scooter into my flat which I have been doing. Now they want to know the tenants who have scooters within the flats as it maybe considered unsafe. They wont say why they want the information but my question is can they tell me to move out ? I dont want to move, I feel safe up here on my 8th floor perch, I can have windows open all night without fear of someone climbing in let alone the fantastic view.
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,652 Disability Gamechanger
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    @amethyst1957 hi and welcome to scope, I would assume it's just a safety measure, don't assume they will want you to move out.
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  • amethyst1957
    amethyst1957 Community member Posts: 2 Connected
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    I wouldnt but its what they have been trying to for years now. Its supposed to be a block for people over 55 but the average age is 75.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,187 Disability Gamechanger
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    No, they can't just "tell you to move out" they would have to go through an eviction process first. Completely agree about the saftey issue though.
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