DANGER

 

 

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 I am a wheelchair user, living in a bungalow owned by Sheffield City Council.

 

Please sign this petition if you believe everyone deserves a home that meets their needs,  regardless of their physical abilities or disabilities.

"For the past four years, I have been waiting for essential repairs and adaptations to be made to my property. Despite numerous requests and pleas, no action has been taken."

 

 

The lockdown was initially used as an excuse for the delay.

However, now that the lock down is over, there seems to be no valid reason for this continued neglect.

This  is not only affecting me but also countless other disabled tenants across the UK who are left struggling in homes that do not meet their needs.

According to Scope UK, 19% of people in the UK have some form of disability. Yet many public services fail to provide necessary accommodations and adaptations required by disabled individuals (source: Scope UK). This lack of action from Sheffield City Council is a clear example of this failure.

We cannot allow this blatant disregard for basic human rights to continue unchallenged. We demand immediate attention and action from Sheffield City Council towards providing essential housing adaptations needed by wheelchair users like myself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please sign this petition if you believe everyone deserves a home that meets their needs regardless of their physical abilities or disabilities.

 

 

 

 

a 50 year-old disabled resident in Sheffield, has been enduring deteriorating living conditions for 4 (four) years. His pleas for much-needed repairs to a Sheffield City Council-owned property have fallen on deaf ears. Despite his multiple complaints about issues ranging from a leaky roof to electrical hazards, Sheffield City Council has yet to take any substantial action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Relevant Laws and Housing Acts:**
1. **The Housing Act 2004:** This act outlines the minimum standards for housing conditions in England. It requires local authorities to take enforcement action when properties fail to meet these standards, ensuring that all tenants live in safe and habitable homes.

2. **The Equality Act 2010:** This act prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals. Local authorities are legally obliged to make reasonable adjustments to housing conditions to accommodate disabled tenants and ensure they have the same access to amenities as non-disabled tenants.

3. **The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985:** This act places responsibilities on landlords to maintain the structure and exterior of a property, including roofs, walls, and plumbing. Failure to do so can lead to legal action.

**Council's Response:**
The city council has yet to provide a satisfactory explanation for the prolonged delay in addressing David's  concerns. Critics argue that this case highlights a broader issue of underfunding and understaffing within local authorities, leaving vulnerable tenants at risk.

**Legal Action on the Horizon:**
David's case has now drawn the attention of legal experts who are exploring possible legal action against the Sheffield City Council for its failure to meet its obligations under the Housing Act 2004, the Equality Act 2010, and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This could set a precedent for future cases involving vulnerable tenants.

**A Wake-Up Call:**
David's four-year ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding housing laws and acts designed to protect tenants, especially those with disabilities. His case is not only a call for justice but also a demand for accountability in the realm of housing authorities' responsibilities.

As the legal battle unfolds, Sheffield City council finds itself at a crossroads, facing both legal repercussions and a potential shift in how it addresses the needs of vulnerable tenants.

Summary
I have been in this property for over 4 years. 
I'm in a wheelchair and still no adaptations. 
Wheelchair access 'denied' in the house, including fire regulations ignored. They won't make a ramp, so the only way out, in an emergency is the front door

hope the fire is empathetic -

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  Every Directive in the housing act is being ignored including fire safety. 
  I had a R.I.C.S survey carried out by an independent building surveyor yet the council workers allways ask ME what needs doing.
  The report says every job, price, time scale (including damp).
  Black mould everywhere (spores)

They need to be exposed.