The damage caused by the flood disaster makes those affected despair. Many feel let down by cooperatives – such as in Ober-Grafendorf or Sieghartskirchen in Lower Austria.
“We just feel abandoned!” Even days after the flood disaster, emotions are running high among the tenants of the Alpenland residential complex in Ober-Grafendorf. The shock and disappointment are too deep. Because many of the apartments are uninhabitable after the floods. “The damage is enormous. The apartments need to be completely renovated,” one of the tenants told “Krone”.
Tenants no longer know what to do
However, the residents received no support from the cooperative. They were simply asked to disassemble the kitchen and store it at their own expense. They would also have received an unfurnished replacement apartment, including a cancellation form for the old home – but only for an appropriate financial contribution. In concrete terms, this concerns approximately 18 apartments. “Nobody from Alpenland showed up here,” says a tenant, who simply indicates that the owner is interested in renovation
“Supporting tenants is our top priority. A crisis team was on site to answer questions and discuss measures. Another date is planned next week,” says Alpenland. We have been in constant contact with those affected since September 16 and preparations to repair the damage have also begun.
Lots of help from the community
The case generated active support in the community itself. With powerful pumps and auxiliary trains from Salzburg they fought against the masses of water in the relevant installation – unfortunately without a chance. “Many people are overwhelmed by the current catastrophe,” explains Mayor Rainer Handlfinger. With the help of WET, it was now possible to furnish replacement apartments for free without a down payment.
But the residents of Ober-Grafendorf are not the only ones. Many other tenants from other housing developers also complain that they have been left to fend for themselves. “We were just told to wipe down moldy areas with rubbing alcohol. But no one came by for days,” says someone from Sieghartskirchen in the Tulln district. But they also show some understanding: “It is clear to us that the cooperatives now have their hands full and are overwhelmed. More sensitivity is needed here.”
Source: Krone
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