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Trouble with landlord and flatmates

Hi. Me and my two flatmates moved into a new flat mid july through a private landlord no letting agent. it is an old building that has a couple of issues obvs- When I moved in (first of all 3) I reported as a lead tenant everything faulty I could see in a long list even if it was minor things as we didn't get an inventory or meet the landlord in person for check in. He got rather ****ed off by this, and its gone downhill since.

I think I have been in touch maybe 3 times or 2 on move in via email as we faced a couple of bigger issues later such as leaks etc. smaller things we've fixed ourselves incl mould etc tho it's still a massive problem. I have expressed since we moved in to my flatmates that I've been concerned about fire safety in the flat. the only exit is fully blocked with bikes, and everything in the kitchen is plugged into extended cords incl washing machines etc. they are all overloaded as we got one socket only in the kitchen as well as a broken window that can't be locked or opened. I thought this was discussed and agreed ond sending an email to the landlord about the concerns. it's a montj since last time we emailed. the landlord attacked me saying I was the worst tenant he's ever had in 30 years and does not appreciate anything telling me he happily wants me out of the flat. He then proceeded to call my flatmates asking them when I was planning to move out and threatening to kick everyone out.

I am lost for words, and my flatmates are ****ed at me for not telling them about the emails and them being possibly kicked out after 6 months too due to my rude behaviour or earlier. or not renewing as wr would like to stay. our deal was a year, but we got a break Clause after 6 months- claiming my emails came off as rude and them also not being bothered about fire safety. It resulted in me having a massive panic attack, and 5 the day after and being ill for yet another day. I am so anxious, I also got adhd and ocd and it was a misunderstanding and an honest mistake on my behalf as I thought we had discussed it several times. I also spent an hour writing that email ttying to be as polite as possible. I feel genuinly unsafe in the flat, and have witnessed several fires in kitchens from previous flatshares- also know two friends that lost everything in electrical fires. however I have paid 6 months upfront and put a great deal of effort into this flat. I also had to move 5 times last year and being in last yeat at uni it is just too overwhelming for me.

My flatmates has said they don’t want to get in touch with the council or uni regarding the fire safety and are happy the way it is. I have now stayed out of the flat for 2 days due to feeling ill and anxious and emberrassed over having a panic attack in my room which they clearly heard but ignored. As well as the landlord being ****ed at me and my concerns not addressed and laughed at. what are we supposed to do if anything else needs to je reported? the leak for example was shrugged off. I also struggle to express myself in general and usually make it worse. when we talked about it I def increased the tension and had to run out due to panicking.

I'd appreciate any advice, thanks

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