Elaine and her daughter had been living for three years in their council flat in Granton with a rat infestation underneath the floor of their home. Living in these conditions took a toll on their health and wellbeing, as well as their ability to have full use of their home. Despite this, the council refused to decant Elaine and her daughter in order to fix the problem.
Thanks to collective pressure from fellow Living Rent members, Elaine was able to negotiate a hotel stay for her and her daughter, and as of the other week, the works have finally been carried out! Now they are able to live in their home without the constant stench of rat urine.
Collective action works. When we come together and organise we build power against injustice, and we win real, tangible change to our lives. Join Living Rent today - https://www.livingrent.org/join
