‘Garbage dump’ flat forces resident to sleep in corridor; neighbours raise hygiene and safety concerns
Residents complained that their neighbor's apartment had become a "garbage dump," making it "uninhabitable" and forcing him to spend the night in the hallway or stairwell using mobility aids, raisi... This article ( ‘Garbage dump’ flat forces resident to sleep in corridor; neighbours raise hygiene and safety concerns ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A resident of Tampines Avenue 2 in Singapore has been forced to sleep in the hallway or stairwell of their apartment due to an uninhabitable situation, prompting concerns about hygiene and safety. The individual living on the seventh floor has been hoarding items in their home, a situation that began six to seven years ago after their roommate moved out.
The 57-year-old uncle has lived in the area for over a decade, suffering from mobility issues, diabetes, and vision loss, which has led him to use mobility aids. Despite being approached by neighbors to address the issue, he refused to stop hoarding. Neighbors have complained about the pungent smell of urine emanating from the stairwell, causing disruptions to their access.
The uncle has admitted to cleaning his space slowly and has stated that social workers have visited his home three times to assist, but his resistance stems from a fear that his belongings would be stolen. This situation has resulted in the resident needing to use the corridor for sleeping, affecting the comfort and convenience of other apartment occupants.
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