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Originally Posted by
Ged
It is true that sometimes it's 'some' of the people. It is also true that sometimes, Council policy lets the tenants down.
I know what you mean, but I do think people should help themselves a little more. It doesn't take money to take a little pride in your living area - a brush and shovel and bit of water to clean your living environment. You can be the poorest person but still clean your immediate surroundings and keep it half decent. You can even do small repairs instead of waiting for everything to be done for you. I've seen perfectly able bodied people complaining and waiting for something simple like a faulty latch on a garden gate, or a hole in the fence or whatever, to be fixed. Why are some people so hapless and helpless ?
Even if you don't have money it doesn't take much to use a screwdriver or put a lick of paint around.
It boils down to having no pride or sense of making a home.
Of course, the council or landlords should do the major stuff - but some people expect every little thing done for them.
I know what you are saying Ged about places being allowed to fall into disrepair - I'm sure that is true and has happened - but it does make you wonder why some estates and tower blocks have worked and yet others haven't.
I've seen estates and tower blocks which are well kept, clean and the outside areas smart and tidy - yet others are like hell holes
.. so must we assume it's the type of people living in them ??
Even if you live in a place in bad repair, the poorest person can have standards and at least be clean and tidy.
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