An Adelaide housing trust property has been left in “disgraceful” condition, labelled “beyond disappointing” in the middle of a housing crisis.
Residents in neighbouring homes have complained about the squalor for five months but they said the state government has refused to act.
Video has shown the flat has rubbish strewn across the floor, dog food everywhere and no room on the kitchen bench.
The property also has holes in the walls and the bathroom has been torn to shreds.
The front yard has overgrown grass and broken windows, which greet 62-year-old neighbour Garry across the court every morning.
”I feel like I want to dig a hole and bury myself, because it’s shocking, it’s disgraceful,” he said.
“It’s very outrageous that people out there are crying (out) for houses, especially with kids.”
Neighbours first raised concerns about the mess with the state government in May.
They claim the property has now been vacant for a month and they have been ignored.
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Opposition spokeswoman Michelle Lensink said the state of the property was “beyond disappointing”.
“Particularly when we’re in the middle of a housing crisis,” she said.
Human Services Minister Nat Cook confirmed the government has known about the mess for five months and admitted action needed to be taken.
“The state of the property is absolutely unacceptable,” Cook said.
“There is a process where everybody’s rights need to be taken into account.
“Unfortunately this does often take some time.”
The minister said the government will work to ensure the mess is cleaned up.
