David Coleman, a resident of Fellows Court, underscores the dire heating situation, stating, "Heating and hot water are basic necessities. If this was a hotel, there would be uproar. If it was a private landlord, the council would be on to them saying you have to provide these services." He captures a critical disparity between the expectations placed on private entities versus public responsibility, highlighting that tenants deserve better treatment and care in terms of essential services.
David lamented the lack of control over their heating system, saying, "We feel there shouldn't be a timetable for when the heating comes on - we're living in the 21st Century and we've got no control over the heating." This reveals a fundamental frustration shared by many residents who find themselves at the mercy of erratic services.
David expressed profound concern for his fellow residents, particularly the elderly: "Many elderly tenants had asked Hackney Council to turn the heating system on, but that request had been refused." His comments put a human face on the bureaucratic difficulties faced, drawing attention to the council's priorities or lack thereof in addressing urgent resident needs.
He further detailed the financial strain on residents: "Numerous people are using electric heaters but then they're paying double or treble to heat their homes - it's not right." This underscores an unjust burden placed upon tenants who are left with no choice but to compensate for inadequate heating provisions.
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