“Actually this is strange,because Iv'e just come from their site after reporting an urgent repair.
And sadly I don't hold out much hope,as they still haven't contacted me regards a different repair I notified them of about 6wks ago.
I wish they'd go back to being the council,at least when the council said they'd be out,they did come out.

It's a shambles.”

“Well you could alway move into private rented accomodation could you not? And why are the drawers repeatedly being broken? They don't make bomb proof drawer to my knowledge maybe it's operator error? Ever thought of doing the minor repairs and maintenence yourself, a bottle of 3 in 1 oil or wd40 will work wonders for stiff drawer runners and window hinges. Some pva glue and metal brackets and screws can be bought cheaply and be used to strengthen drawers. Social housing has fairly low rents when compared to private so unless you want to pay higher rents for constant repairs look after what you are lucky to have.
I'd love a council property...
The gas fire must have been quite old as else the spares would have been available to repair it. Although being a gas fitter I can understand why they are fitting electric appliances as there is no obligation to service them yearly freeing up money to be spent elsewhere, like constantly repairing drawers that people are unable to look after. The pch kitchens are the same as what people put into private homes in there standard of construction, but I suppose if you actually pay for it yourself you seem to treat it with more respect.”

“Fittings, such as fires ,or ,units and fixtures ,are the responsibility of the housing dpt.
The housing dpt claim this off of their building insurance.
The tenants are responsible for decorating .”

“I know your not reponsible for fixtures and fittings but if people were to look after the fixtures and fittings they wouldn't need repairing all the time, breaking the drawers four times does sort of suggest operater error... If pcc wasn't running around fixing drawers then maybe they'd have the time and money to fix essential repairs quicker. But thats ok it's insured. What about labour costs? fuel to get employees to the properties, because someone keeps jamming too much stuff in a drawer and overloading it. You have to look after what you are lucky to have. When things get stiff oil them if your partial to overloading drawers strengthen then, it's not rocket science. I've worked in council houses and private houses and most people have respect for their homes although you see a lot more damage in council properties due to a lack of care and respect of the houses by the householder.”

“how did you manage to get a house so quick ?”

“Your very lucky to have a community homes place I will swop with you and you can pay £55 rent a mouth when your not working”

“For a year I have searched for somewhere ground floor flat that I could afford and was recently sent a leaflet from 'Plymouth Community Homes' for 'Shared Ownership' in Kestor Close.
At Last, somewhere I could afford that was ground floor, ( I am on 'High Mobility' and can't cope with stairs.) I rang and made an appointment, pointing out that it would have to be an afternoon as I would be traveling from Somerset, the Woman at the other end gave me directions when I told her I did not know Plymouth and wasn't from the area.
After spending £50+ on petrol and driving there, I was told that I was not 'eligible' as I am not from Plymouth.
I was born near London of British parents and not surprisingly, can't afford to live in or even near where I was born and having traveled for most of my life, due to work and Family, I don't 'belong' anywhere.
They could have told me before I set off that I would not be 'eligible', but no-where on the leaflet they sent does it mention that and the person who made the appointment knew I was NOT from Plymouth.
I am a 65 year old on High Mobility, so It is pretty obvious that 'Plymouth Homes' don't care!”

“I think you'll find the same with any housing authority ,that you have to live in that area to be considered.”

“trying to get an exchange is a joke we are in a1 bedroom bungalow and need a 2 bed property as my disabled son needs to be at home we found a couple to exchange with and they both have disabilitys but because they are not 60 they won t let them exchange which i think is dicriminating we are now having advise from solisitors and other organisations so much for plymouth appling for the city of culture award when they don t consider disabled people i there homes has anyone else had this problem”

“i do agree communitys homes are terrilbe people disrespectful disgusting pure evil money oreintaided people bring city council back.”

“Wish I could get a PCC home,
oh I cant as I work and I am English.”

“PCH are using unethical practices against their tenants:-

1. The Gas Fires. Instruction went out to all the gas fitters to condemn all gas fires. Each gas fire they removed the gas fitter was giving a bonus.
(http://tinyurl.com/p9bny7k)

2. How many people have a regular gas service arranged and PCH don't turn up! PCH write to you in terms that they called and you were not in and offering a second appointment.
Unethical as it is put on your record as YOU missed the appointment. If a tenant has any legal problems with PCH the first thing they do is print out your record.

The only way to deal with your landlord is to put it down in writing and post it by snail mail. You need to keep a copy of letters, request for repairs or letters from your landlord in a folder.

A Deputy District Judge in Plymouth County Court once stated the only evidence we can look at is written evidence. We cannot take into account telephone calls as it is not sufficient grounds to put your landlord on 'Notice'?”