The Social Housing in Struggle Platform has warned about the precarious situation faced by approximately 15,000 people across the archipelago. According to a spokesperson for the platform, the public company Visocan not only neglects the maintenance of these homes, some of which have been declared dilapidated, but also demands payments far exceeding what is stipulated by current legislation.
A specific case illustrates the scale of the problem: one beneficiary has paid 127,000 euros for a home valued at 37,184 euros. According to regulations, payments should have ceased upon reaching 50% of the property's value, which is 18,592 euros. However, the public company refuses to apply this decree, insisting on indefinite rental payments.
“"As of today, I have paid 127,000 euros for my home."
In addition to the economic issues, the properties are in disrepair. The spokesperson confirmed the existence of developments with serious structural problems, despite both Visocan and the Government of the Canary Islands being aware of the situation. It is alleged that architects' reports detailing these deficiencies have been ignored, and the public company evades its maintenance responsibilities, refusing to carry out essential repairs such as replacing water heaters or addressing dampness.
“"There are developments that have been declared in a state of ruin."
In response to the affected parties' claims, the administration has remained silent, forcing beneficiaries to resort to legal action. The platform, which represents 527 members from all islands, does not rule out further mobilizations, recalling protests held in 2019 and 2023.
