Don't suffer in silence (ASBO)

Feb 29 2008 by Web User

Last year I gave up my council house due to neighbours I had. I lived in my house with my now 4 year old daughter.

My neighbours caused me nothing but hassle.  They played music till all hours and had people coming and going at all hours of the day and night.  I had abuse shouted at me on various occasions, when leaving or entering my home. 

Did I get help from my local council?

NO.

I was advised on numerous times to keep diaries, keep note of everything that happened and I did.  I made at least 4 complaints, maybe more.  I had 4 different housing officers within maybe 2 years.  I contacted the police twice, yet I still had to take it upon myself and leave for the safety of my daughter and I.

I had to declare myself homeless over 6 months ago, since then I have been living with family and friends.  Moving my daughter about from house to house and why? Because I didn’t get any help from the council. 

So, did I suffer in silence? No, and it still didn't make a difference.  I was still forced to leave my home of 4 years with no help.

So what does it take for someone to listen to you?