"Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London, for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. The children developed breathing issues, tinnitus and skin problems. Ramburn, who reported racial harassment and antisocial behaviour at the hands of his upstairs neighbour that he said was not addressed by L&Q, suffered severe mental health issues, the letter says."
"we wish to express our serious concern that the delayed, insufficient or lack of action by L&Q to address the issues raised by Mr S Ramburn and other tenants, as also documented by the housing ombudsman, may be having a significantly negative impact on the enjoyment of their human rights, particularly the right to an adequate standard of living, including housing."
L&Q, one of England's largest social landlords, reportedly failed to ensure habitability across rental properties. A disabled tenant, Sanjay Ramburn, lived for years with his family in a Forest Gate flat without electricity, enduring four ceiling collapses, severe damp and mould, and unaddressed racial harassment and antisocial behaviour from a neighbour. Children developed breathing problems, tinnitus and skin conditions; Ramburn experienced severe mental health issues. UN experts concluded delayed, insufficient or absent remedial action by L&Q negatively affected tenants' human rights, including the right to adequate housing. In 2023 L&Q was ordered to pay £142,000 after the ombudsman found prolonged service decline.
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