Dear Editor
I live in Valley View Tower II, operated by Battlefords Housing Authority. Today I begin my 31st month in conflict. Anyone would expect the housing authority would provide more care and concern for our comfort and health.
In my old place, in the same building, I had three serious pest problems; bed bugs twice and once I was told it was fleas. I ended up in the ambulance about seven times. Twice my sores turned septic. I was covered always with an itchy rash. Then I was sick and I was told, no, it’s carpet beetles.
Housing wouldn’t send pest control to check my site again. My tenant relations co-ordinator told me she didn’t receive my complaint. I was told I had to move down to another suite. I was told the place I was moving to was all redone. Even the shower was said to have been redone.
No, it was not. I trusted them. Big mistake. It was filthy, even after they re-cleaned it, it was only partially cleaned. I’ve been shut down and ignored twice; denied a right to a home.
What can I do? What should I do? Housing is supposed to be their specialty. Are there ways for tenants to get help when the situation is off the rails? They serve up nothing but frustration, misery and mistakes, change their stories and breach personal confidences. There is a lack of care and concern and no help.
Please someone, help me. Telephone these people and tell them to do their jobs. They can’t hear my scream. They don’t listen. I’m five months in this filth left by someone else.
Fay Charabin
North Battleford
