A disabled Shotts lady has lifted the lid on her council dwelling from hell.
Sharon Fleming moved into the Tulloch Highway property three years in the past and since then claims she has been suffering from issues together with asbestos, ceilings falling in and floods attributable to drainage issues.
Sharon, 50, who lives together with her 17-year-old son, mentioned: “I've had no kitchen for eight months, as there was asbestos within the air.
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“We've got had an asbestos survey carried out and it’s in numerous areas in the home.
“Myself and my son have been uncovered to it for two-and-a-half years earlier than something was achieved about it.
“All my white items from the kitchen are in my front room as I can’t use the kitchen. It’s ridiculous.
“I've moist wall on the within of my bed room, which is getting ignored.
“A wall that’s in my bed room goes to fall out into my backyard.
“I’ve additionally had two bedrooms ceilings come down in November. They have been fastened in March and my son’s bed room ceilings is bevelling once more.”
Sharon has written to a number of councillors and Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Grey in regards to the issues she has confronted.
Moreover, a defective drain in Sharon's backyard has precipitated flooding her dwelling.
“I've written to councillors and elected representatives however have had no assist in any way,” mentioned an exasperated Sharon .
“I've forwarded the asbestos survey and photos of what I've needed to reside with however I’ve not been getting any assist.
“I've solely been within the property for 3 years, I’ve been flooded thrice and each time I attempt to get assist for the repairs I'm refused or made out to be a liar by North Lanarkshire Council.
“One contractor has been out and basically ruined my backyard and verbally abused me which was witnessed by my son. I’ve advised the council I don’t need them close to my dwelling.”
Responding to Sharon's claims, a spokesperson for North Lanarkshire Council mentioned the native authority has supplied “in depth help” to Mrs Fleming over numerous years and can proceed to take action.
The spokesperson added: “We're treating this matter significantly and are eager to resolve the matter to a passable conclusion.
“Nevertheless, to ensure that us to totally full the works the tenant wants to permit us entry to the property when we've got made pre-arranged appointments with them to hold out the work required.”
Shotts MSP Neil Grey added: “My staff and I've been conscious of the problems Ms Fleming has together with her home for some months and have been working carefully with North Lanarkshire Council to attempt to resolve them.
“We are going to proceed to work in the direction of a decision that Ms Fleming is proud of.”
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