They were evicted from their previous home
A family who were forced to sleep in the floor of a civic centre after they were evicted from their home have been offered a new place to live in Northampton, which is more than 50 miles away from their home town. Tiffany Powell, 26, partner Steven Bartlett, 29, their children Elliot, five, and Vanessa, two, say they were evicted from their rented home on January 25, after complaining about "mould, dampness, leaks, water in electrics and multiple fire hazards.
READ MORE: Council accused of 'absolutely' failing SEN children after spending £274k fighting parents over schooling "We did not want our son on the floor but had nothing, not even a seat to offer him due to a lack of care about our situation from Harrow Council staff. This floor is walked upon by many people during the day walking from who knows where - and who knows what kinds of germs on the soles of their shoes."
Tiffany is a stay-at-home mother looking after both kids and Steven has been signed off from work due to injury. They were renting from a private landlord who, they say, didn't maintain the property adequately, citing "mould, dampness, leaks, water in electrics and multiple fire hazards." The family have become victims of the cost of living crisis with the soaring inflation and increase in the price of everyday items. She added: "I am struggling now to rent privately due to the current inflation.
She added: "My immediate plans are to secure a property in the local Borough Council or private rent and have a secure home for my children where they can grow up free from the negative experiences they have currently undergone."
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