#housing-issues

#housing-issues

Mayor Wu currently enjoys a sizable lead with 60% support from voters, while her main rival, Josh Kraft, has the backing of 30%.

"It's not even a property tax. We need to dispel that myth," said Sinn Féin's Daithí Doolan. "It is a charge on people's homes, and those living in Dublin are unfairly punished by an extremely high price of housing in the capital, and this is used as a benchmark to measure the local property tax."

Dilara expressed her frustrations, stating, "I'm just scared...it doesn't feel like a home to me anymore." This reveals the emotional toll that unresolved conflicts can have on residents.

The proposed 240,000-square-foot art storage facility seeks to enhance UOVO's existing space, offering climate control while facing community concerns over housing and rent issues.

Nicholas Barry expressed frustration, saying the council ignores tenant concerns, leading to frequent issues such as flooding with hot water and sewage.

The council's derelict sites register swelled by 75% over the last four years, highlighting the ongoing issue of dilapidated properties in the area.

Brooklyn will not tolerate scammers coming to our borough to prey on vulnerable Black and Brown homeowners and we will fight back with resources to assist victims.

"I can't wash in my own house. Even shower, because the leaks from the bathroom to the bedroom cause issues... I feel depressed that I have to knock on [my neighbour's] door and tell them I need to use the toilet."

According to Havering Council, an enforcement notice has been issued to 107 South End Road amid suspicions it is being used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without permission.

Maria DeTommaso has lived in a rent-controlled apartment for over a decade without paying rent, battling neighbors and landlords over her controversial right to stay.

As a reminder, the building has a supply of two-burner hot plates available for residents who may need them. These hot plates can be picked up...

"If you've ever lived in a home where you can hear your neighbor sneezing through the wall-or worse, arguing at 2 a.m.-you know the frustration of thin walls."

Cllr Paul McGeary announced that Havering Council received 636 reports of damp and mould from properties since October 2024, highlighting concerns about housing conditions.

Many residents expressed concerns during a recent survey about the city’s plans to build low-income housing on downtown parking lots, fearing it would harm local businesses.

"I can't believe it... They should be named and shamed. It's embarrassing. It's incompetent, to say the least."

Mr. Kemp expressed, "It's a nightmare. Sometimes, I try to laugh about it - but the situation is destroying my life. I want to move on."

The family of seven, including three asthma sufferers, experienced significant health issues linked to living conditions worsened by delayed repairs and inadequate council action.

Trusting a realtor, inspector, and seller led to undisclosed issues like a cracked foundation and outdated wiring, resulting in a costly learning experience.

The Commissioner notes that the above-mentioned policies and the continued lack of provision of culturally appropriate accommodation prevents many Travellers from practicing nomadism.