Residents of Colindale, Edgware, are currently facing unprecedented challenges due to unjust rent hikes and ineffectual maintenance services by L&Q/Metraliving. The growing issue of rent being raised well above market levels has become an unsustainable burden on many families who are striving to make ends meet.

London's rental market has soared, but the hikes implemented by L&Q/Metraliving feel exploitative and disconnected from the market norms. According to a report by the National Housing Federation, London’s rent has increased by an average of 3% per year. However, L&Q's increases have far surpassed these figures, placing an unnecessary strain on the local community. Therefore, a re-evaluation and adjustment more aligned with current market conditions are urgently needed.

In addition to the financial burden, residents have been subjected to a disregard for proper maintenance, further degrading the living conditions. Key maintenance issues remain neglected for extended periods, if addressed at all. Essential services such as pest control are not provided, resulting in infestations of rats, which pose serious health risks. There have also been repeated incidents of stolen packages within the estate, highlighting the lack of security measures in place.

A pressing concern involves the inaccessibility to other facilities such as car parking (lack of car parking and increase in on street parking rent) and more. The promise of a comfortable and secure life by L&Q/Metraliving currently remains unfulfilled, leaving tenants paying for services not rendered.

We urge L&Q/Metraliving to immediately rectify the rent pricing to reflect fair market values and enhance maintenance responsiveness. Immediate steps must be taken to bolster security, improve cleanliness, and ensure all tenants have safe access to shared facilities, maintaining the standards initially promised.

Your support is vital in pressuring L&Q/Metraliving to implement these critical changes. By joining this petition, you stand with the residents of Colindale in demanding their rights to equitable rent and acceptable living conditions. Sign and share this petition to drive the change that is desperately needed.