Council chiefs have come under fire for charging residents almost £200 a year for "outdated" laundrette services which have been "left to rot".
Suzanne Paterson, who owns a flat in Canal Terrace in Paisley which she rents out, said the washing facilities in the area were in a "shameful" state with broken roofs and battered windows.
And the 35-year-old insisted many residents were forking out the cash for no reason as they now own their homes and have a washing machine.
Properties in Storie Street, George Street, Sir Michael Place, Wardrop Street and Canal Terrace were originally council homes but many have now been bought by the occupiers.
However, all homeowners are still expected to pay for the upkeep and use of the communal laundrettes provided, even though only a few dozen people now use them.
Ms Paterson - who now stays in Cardonald - said she had been in touch with the council about the issue but has not heard from anyone since last year.
She said: "There is a £16.13 charge per month for the laundrette and you're told this when you purchase the home.
"But most owners have their own washing machines now and so only a few dozen people use the service.
"A lot of them have bad quality windows and broken roofs and they been broken into a few times by people trying to steal copper wire.
"It's just shameful. They've been left to rot.
"They're not secure and they're not practical as they're only open at certain times, which doesn't work well for working families.
"They are an eyesore and it's too much to pay for what it is. I've been in touch with the council and they talked about upgrading the facilities, reducing the number of them, or reducing the charge but that was last year."
Council bosses have insisted they are carrying out a review of laundrette services which includes looking at whether some are really needed anymore.
A report is expected to be brought to a future meeting of the communities, housing and planning board.
A council spokesman said: “A review of our laundrette service is currently underway. The review will identify where investment is needed as well as areas where tenants and residents feel a laundrette service is no longer required.
“The outcome of this review will be reported to the Council’s Communities, Housing and Planning Board.”
