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Seville Authorities to Inspect Eligibility of Rehoused Squatters

The Andalusian government said it would petition Seville Mayor Miguel Ángel Vázquez, of the Popular Party (PP), to analyze the personal situation of the eight families who were handed keys to subsidized homes by IU officials, who are in charge of the regional public works and housing department.

flat for sale in Seville 300x168 - Seville Authorities to Inspect Eligibility of Rehoused SquattersThe Socialists, who hold a majority in the regional parliament, reacted in anger, and premier Susana Díaz temporarily took away IU’s power to award public housing. The party even suggested there might have been abuse of power on IU’s part, as it failed to respect official waiting lists for subsidized homes.

Because the 17 original recipient families had been squatting in a bank-owned property for two years before being evicted, and decided to camp out in front of City Hall in protest, the Socialists said they felt it sent a message that anyone in Andalusia can get a rent-controlled home if they “bang on the door.”

Now, Seville’s social services will have to confirm whether the eight families that were ultimately allowed to stay in their new homes meet requirements, such as being at high risk of social exclusion.

Additionally, the inspectors will have to analyze the situation of the nine other families whose fast-track relocation has been suspended until further evidence of their pressing need is provided.

The city of Seville said on Sunday that it had still not received any official request for reports from the regional government, while the Andalusian housing department would not comment on the case.

 

Via: elpais.com

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