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Council house ireland

  • 25-05-2024 8:42am
    #1
    moll55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hello I am new to this ..so my landlord is selling up and I have been offered my first council house after 20yrs on the list it's in a different town but I'm excited,they wouldn't let me view inside is this normal also I went to have a peek yesterday and the outside has rubbish at the side and it looks very grubby I am wondering what will the council do before I move in do they still paint it and will they remove the rubbish and that from the previous tenants thanks in advance I would really appreciate any advice I am so happy to have finally got my forever home



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  • #2
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    What did the Council say when you asked them ?



  • #3
    moll55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭moll55


    I just got the letter yesterday and went over to have a look so haven't spoken to them yet as it's Saturday I am just wondering what do they do to get the house ready ..



  • #4
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,623 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    If they think you're a pushover they'll just hand you the key and leave you to get on with it and that's how you'll be treated with future problems etc. Call in to them on Monday and ask them what condition will the house be in, don't be a Karen about it but take no messing either.



  • #5
    moll55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭moll55


    Ok I don't want it redecorating or anything just a basic clean so I can move in I can do the rest bit by bit thank you



  • #6
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,623 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    Insist on a walk through first, you need to make sure there are no leaks etc. How old is the house?



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  • #7
    moll55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭moll55


    Over 14yrs old



  • #8
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,576 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058353123/council-house-ireland

    They will have to remove the rubbish and most likely will paint the interior at least. You're getting it at the perfect time with local elections about to happen. Contact every sitting councillor in your area and ask them what they can do for you.

    I personally know of people that have been handed cheques to help them make their new council house a home to their taste.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • #9
    moll55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭moll55


    I have a councillor which were very good. In helping me get the house as my landlord is selling up and the house is actually sold ,I was on the waiting list nearly 20yrs so I don't really know much about what help I will receive and if the council will get rid of rubbish etc IV only seen the outside as long as it's clean I can do the rest over time to make a home ,



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