Lack of water and rental dispute: Weidener Haus is fighting for survival

Lack of water and rental dispute: Weidener Haus is fighting for survival

In the city of Weiden, a large number of tenants suffer from serious grievances in their house. In the past few weeks it turned out that this situation is of great importance not only for the families concerned, but also for the entire community.

a critical location for the residents

The around 50 residents of an old apartment building on Bahnhofstrasse have been without running water for several weeks. These constant problems that lasted up to six weeks have significantly affected their everyday life. Many families, including numerous with a migration background, receive citizens' money and life in socially weak conditions. For many, the elimination of basic needs such as water caused them to live in extreme conditions.

cause of the water supply crisis

The main reason for the lack of water was the decision of the Weiden Stadtwerke to block the inflow to the domestic water pipe. This was done on the basis of unpaid invoices from the landlord, who were in the five -digit range. The city administration tried to hold the landlord responsible, but this has ignored agreements several times, which further escalated.

difficult living conditions

The tenants' complaints are diverse and serious. While some residents had to store the water in bottles to cover the basic needs, others were looking for alternatives such as showering with relatives. During a visit to the restoration of the water supply, it became clear how desperate the tenants were and that many did not get up for rent until a solution was found. These situations not only represent a personal drama for those affected, they also raise questions about the responsibility of the landlord and the city.

Community effects and perspectives

The problems in this apartment building are not only regrettable for the residents themselves. The situation reflects a major social problem: the availability of living space for socially weak groups. A migration helper reported that it was hardly realistic for many to find an affordable alternative. The desired social housing in the Weiden TB site have long been planning in the planning, which increases the concerns of the tenants.

Future of the residential project unsafe

Although water has flows again since July 16, it remains to be clarified whether this can be ensured permanently. Lawyers of the residents have already shown that they are willing to take legal action against the grievances. In the past, courts had decided that in such a case, tenants were entitled to accommodation in an inexpensive hotel, which underlines the urgency of the situation.

reaction of the mayor

Mayor Jens Meyer described the situation as "very unsightly and not tolerable", noting that the city administration could not make a direct intervention because it is not in the role of the owner. Nevertheless, the responsibility of addressing social grievances in Weiden remains an urgent concern.

conclusion: a wake -up call for the city of Weiden

The events in the apartment building are a wake -up call for the city of Weiden and those responsible. It is time to find concrete solutions in order to sustainably improve the living conditions of the residents and to avoid similar scenarios in the future. The challenges are numerous, but the need for responsible action cannot be ignored.

background information for tenants

• If water fails, tenants have the right to reduce rent depending on the individual case.
• The landlord is obliged to quickly remedy water deficiency, since "no water" is considered "uninhabitable".
In previous cases,
• dishes have decided that tenants are entitled to a hotel if the conditions are unsustainable.
• Unpaid invoices from the landlord can lead to the blocking of the water supply.

- Nag