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After moving into a flat on Russell street managed by Parker’s, rats kept me awake at night in the loft ( which I didn’t have access to) Even though I had just moved in, Parker’s insisted that ‘pest control is the tenants responsibility’, I had to get the council involved who ordered them to sort it. Then after 2 months- they put scaffolding up and I’ve had very loud building work 7.30am-6pm- 5 days a week and Saturday mornings- and often they work outside those hours too. During these times- I can’t open the windows for the dust and falling debris, and have had to paper them up for privacy. They’re fixing the whole roof and facade so I literally can’t get away from it anywhere in my flat, and I can hear everything- drilling, hammering, talking, the radio, and I see their shadows on the windows. I work from home ( which they knew when I moved in ) and it’s been extremely stressful and had a huge impact on my work. Since the roof has been left open, I now hear the rats & pigeons at night too. They said it would be ‘approximately 4 weeks’, it’s now been over 2 months and counting. They also had to fix all the electrics inside and fix the bathroom leak- it’s just been people coming and going, and I haven’t felt I can relax, sleep or concentrate on my work. The council have said I can get the environmental health team involved but I’m just exhausted- I’ve only been here 5 months and have now had to move all over again. They offered me a very small discount from my rent after I insisted. This has been the worst place I’ve ever lived.... Read more
7th May 2026 (1 day ago)