Tenants Living Without Electricity for Months: Landlord Dispute Leaves Home in Darkness

The tenants of this home have been without electricity for months due to a dispute between the owner and the mortgage holder. The current owner, Muhammad Aslam Bajwa, has refused to put the electricity payment in the tenants’ names, leading to the mortgage holder moving to take possession of the property.

Lyndon Tremblay, one of the house’s five tenants, had been renting a room there for more than a decade without problems. However, since Bajwa bought the property a year ago, tenants have faced a growing series of problems.

The lack of electricity has caused significant hardship for tenants as they have been unable to perform basic tasks such as cooking, doing laundry or charging their phones. They have had to resort to using candles and flashlights to navigate their poorly lit living spaces.

So far, attempts to resolve the situation have been unsuccessful. The tenants have attempted to contact their landlord and mortgage holder to find a solution, but have not received a satisfactory response. The frustration and stress caused by this prolonged period without power has negatively affected the overall well-being of tenants.

It is important that landlords fulfill their responsibilities and ensure that basic services, such as electricity, are provided to their tenants. Without electricity, tenants are subjected to unnecessary hardship and may face risks to their health and safety.

The case of these Peterborough tenants highlights the need for greater protections for tenants and stricter regulatory oversight of landlords. Tenants should not have to endure months without essential services due to negligence or disputes between property owners.

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