"What confused me is that they said everyone needs to leave because it's unsafe, but somehow [their message was also] it's still okay to stay."
"It has been positive to receive support from some councillors, but more needs to be done in order to demonstrate the council's responsibility to support their constituents' statutory tenants' rights."
"L&G, which owns the 251-flat building, has apologised and said residents' safety was its "top priority", with support and compensation offered."
The Fold, a 251-flat building in Croydon completed in 2022, has been afflicted by damp, mould, collapsing ceilings, sewage and fire safety concerns. Owners Legal & General have apologised, offered support and compensation, and stated residents' safety is a top priority. The building is at roughly 30% occupancy after owners enforced widespread departures, and one-bedroom rents reached £1,480 per month. Current and former residents seek council intervention in its roles as landowner and local authority to pressure Legal & General for remediation and fair compensation. Tenants' union ACORN says some councillors have offered support but calls for stronger action to protect tenants' statutory rights.
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