Stockholm tenants demand action over decaying housing
Residents in Vårberg, Stockholm demand action as their apartments deteriorate from years of neglect. The Tenants' Association seeks compulsory management after documenting 133 maintenance issues since 2016. One legal advisor called it the worst case he's seen in two decades.
Tenants in Vårberg, southern Stockholm, face dangerous living conditions after decades of poor maintenance. The Tenants' Association described the buildings as posing 'danger to health and life.' They now seek compulsory management for the properties.
Ivica Buco lives in one of the affected apartments. 'I obviously want an owner who takes responsibility,' he said. His bathroom faucet leaks constantly despite yearly rent increases.
Since 2016, the Tenants' Association filed 133 cases about the Fjärdholmsgränd property. An inspection in March revealed such severe problems that officials immediately applied for compulsory management.
'My boss said it's the worst he's seen in 20 years,' stated Jens Waldenström, a legal advisor with the Stockholm Tenants' Association. The buildings show clear signs of long-term neglect that puts residents at risk.
Sweden's rental system typically provides good housing standards, but these buildings represent a concerning exception. When landlords ignore basic maintenance for years, tenants pay the price through both money and living conditions.