A Scots tenant says he has been left without heating or hot water for four years.
Brian Donachy, 57, says his gas boiler broke down four years ago and he has had problems with damp for the past seven years.
Brian rents his flat from Dundee City Council and is desperate for them to sort out the problem.
Brian said: “I can’t face another winter in my house. It’s damp and cold and I have no hot water or central heating.
“In the morning the bed covers are actually wet because it is so damp.”
Brian moved into his flat around 10 years ago after living in homeless accommodation for 12 years.
He added: “I was so delighted to get my own home. It was my little palace.
“I keep it clean but the dampness and lack of heating and hot water means it is always musty and has plaster and wallpaper falling off the walls.
“The broken boiler means I have no hot water and had to carry pans to the bathroom just to have a bath.”
He also said the toilet cistern was also broken, meaning he couldn’t flush the toilet but had to pour water down it.
He said: “I have reported all of this to the council on many occasions, and while workmen have been sent round, nothing has been done.
“I can’t go on like as it’s having a massive effect on my physical and mental health. I feel I have nowhere left to turn and am desperate for help.”
Coldside Labour councillor George McIrvine said: “I will be visiting Mr Donachy to see first hand the substandard living conditions he is subjected to.”
A Dundee City Council spokeswoman said: “Due to Covid-19, we have only been able to provide emergency and urgent repairs response.
“This is to protect our tenants and our staff to prevent the spread of the virus and in line with guidance.
“We are now starting to progress through a backlog of external repairs as restrictions have been eased.
“This work will be carried out as soon as possible. We thank our tenants for their patience and understanding during this time.”
