Why, Why, Why do we continually support the housing of bogan scumbag tenants in public housing. There is no doubt a good percentage of tenants do the right thing and look after their houses or units, BUT, there are a reasonable portion that do not. And, I'm one (probably of many) who are just sick to death of these scumbags. There are no doubt people who are desperate to live in public housing and are well prepared to look after that property. The "charter" of Housing SA is to house those in the greatest need. But, you have to ask the question, are these people who wreck houses or units in the category of being in the greatest need? I firmly believe in Robert Brokenshires' adage - 3 strikes and you're out. SIMPLE. It seems Housing SA is full of fools who have no idea what they're doing and at the end of the day, none of them probably give a stuff. They need to get inspectors doing the hard graft and getting back to doing exactly that - INSPECTING .. and warning. Keep your properties respectable, clean and don't annoy your neighbours, or you will be evicted. Give this warning to them twice and on the third instance, they are evicted with 2 months warning, no ifs, no buts. If they're not ready, or they haven't moved at the end of two months, the heavies move in to start turfing out their furniture onto the road. It's not difficult Housing SA. You just need a department head who has balls, and a department that has the motivation.
In addition, I believe changes should be made to the Housing Act, and to the purpose of Housing SA. Tenants going into public housing under the age of 45, must purchase their house - not rent. They can then pay off their house or unit at reduced rates. I would like to think that the bogan tenants may then actually look after their houses given they are actually buying it. Safeguards and such can be built into the new Housing SA charter if a tenant defaults continually. In effect, Housing SA, can become a financier for low income families. They wouldn't need to do repairs as this is the homeowners responsibility, just as with a normal purchase. They could offer 'favourable' payment terms which could be added onto the original loan if high value items need replacing, eg, water heater. If the tenant/owner defaults on house payments, it is re-possessed, just as what happens in the real world.
It is workable, and would certainly reduce the debt owed to Housing SA as tenant/owners are less likely to smash up their own home. If prospective tenants/owners don't like the scheme - stay in private rental. No-one is forcing you either way.
Get Real
In addition, I believe changes should be made to the Housing Act, and to the purpose of Housing SA. Tenants going into public housing under the age of 45, must purchase their house - not rent. They can then pay off their house or unit at reduced rates. I would like to think that the bogan tenants may then actually look after their houses given they are actually buying it. Safeguards and such can be built into the new Housing SA charter if a tenant defaults continually. In effect, Housing SA, can become a financier for low income families. They wouldn't need to do repairs as this is the homeowners responsibility, just as with a normal purchase. They could offer 'favourable' payment terms which could be added onto the original loan if high value items need replacing, eg, water heater. If the tenant/owner defaults on house payments, it is re-possessed, just as what happens in the real world.
It is workable, and would certainly reduce the debt owed to Housing SA as tenant/owners are less likely to smash up their own home. If prospective tenants/owners don't like the scheme - stay in private rental. No-one is forcing you either way.
Get Real
We are victims of public housing south australia (hsa).
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2. criminally insane
3. detention centre illegals
4. outback attackers
5. hsa molestation and abuse
has destroyed our lives.
public emergency phone service is gone.
not a fair game. not cricket.