14th December, 2021.
Hmmm …
I think I have a rat problem. An on-going rat problem.
At least, going by the half eaten apples I’ve found.
To the point I’ve had to contact me landlord, about it. Again.
As far as I can tell, no-one else in the building is having a problem, this time around: which normally means Clarion would refuse to do anything.
They take the view that if a pest is only affecting my flat, it’s something I have to deal with.
If it’s something affect the communal areas? They’ll send out a pest controller.
I’ve managed to persuade them the worker they sent out, last time, hadn’t blocked the holes the rats were getting in through.
Hopefully, that shouldn’t take two many visits.
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You notice I say ‘only affecting my flat’ … ?
Under Clarion’s own rules, if the rat is just in my flat, it’s something I’d have to deal with, myself.
Knowing that? I emailed Essex Country Council, to see if they could send anyone out.
They told me to check with Brentwood Council.
Something it seems at least one neighbour had already tried.
It turns out Brentwood Council no longer have a pest control unit.
What you’re supposed to do if you’re on a low income, and can’t afford a professional rat catcher, or afford the fine for having pests on your property?
Brentwood Council doesn’t say.
Any suggestions … ? Would be welcome.
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