Is it illegal to have 4 children living in 1 room i have 14yr boy, 11yr girl, 4yr boy, 2yr girl all in 1 room?

EDWARD W

I dont think it's illegal but it really depends on how big the room is which you have not stated.

Mephistopheles

Yes you are what is called "statutorily overcrowded" - although I notice that it would seem this is due to actions taken by your local authority, nonetheless you should complain about this to the Council's Environmental health Office.

michael

no i don't think so my next door neighbour has 8 children in a 3 bedroom i don't no there sleeping arrangements but I'm parity sure that there may be more than one person in one room.

miss_laura_jane

Yeah I got told that it's illegal for boys and girls to share a bedroom when they are young.

fatmamma

if i were you i get to a solicitor now for legal advice, that just dont sound good at all one of your children are at the age of puberty and definatly should have privacy your council should be named and shamed! they make me so angry
good luck!

deadman

by now the council should have supplied you with at least a 4 bedroom place, its not unreasonable for the 2 youngest to share but the other 2 are at an age where privacy is becoming important and they need their own space.

you should get on the phone and bend someone's ear, do it everyday until they sort you out. they give prisoners more room to live in.

DickyNowItAll

If it isn't .It should be !

brien123

yes over the age of 12 girls and boys should be seperate - the council should re house you.

Steve F

Demand a bigger house for goodness sake

You don't need us to anser your question

Common sense for heavens sake

Ylang-Ylang

It isnt illegal, but extremely overcrowded. Surely you must be top of the housing list to be re-housed. You need to push for this by phoning everyday. Good luck.

Kameryn's Mommy

it is illegal. the rule is two hearbeats per pedroom. so you need at least 1 other room.

OohErMissus

yes. The 14yr old and 11yr old should be in a room each. Tell Social Services

giggly nurse

Maybe not illegal, but certainly inappropriate. The council has a duty to provide your family with a house with adequate space.

skeys003

It depends what state your in. I know some states make it illegal after the children turn 5. Check with the state you are in to find out. hope that helps a little.

alotta

Not sure if its illegal, but it sure must be awful crowded...
How do you walk around?

louie3

why dont you try getting out of your council house, getting a job and renting privately. its not impossible-we did it four years ago and we have a lovely home now.

Tracey

yes because they are not all the same gender the council should give you a house with at least 3 bedrooms

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