DOZENS of tenants protested outside housing association L&Q’s headquarters in east London over its treatment of disabled father-of-three Sanjay Ramburn today.

In the 12 years since his family of five moved into their one-bedroom flat, the ceiling has fallen in four times due to leaks amid “chronic damp, mould, and power cuts that has rendered much of the small flat unlivable [sic],” said London Renters Union (LRU).

Following a protest in the summer, “L&Q pledged to rehouse the family in a two-bedroom flat during repair works,” added the union.

“Instead, the association offered them an even smaller property plagued by the same problems — damp, mould, and faulty electrics.”

Mr Ramburn said: “All I want is a safe home for my family where we aren’t scared that the roof will collapse on our heads.

“I have wasted years and years of my life asking L&Q to repair my home.”

David Lewis, Executive Group Director, Property and Investment at L&Q said: “We’re sorry that Mr Ramburn has had problems with leaks in his home and we apologise for the time it’s taken to put things right, and the inconvenience this has caused.

“We take all reports of leaks, damp and mould very seriously, and we are working closely with Mr Ramburn to provide support, including offering a number of alternative temporary accommodation options that will enable us to complete the repairs needed.

“Since Mr Ramburn moved into his one-bedroom home his family circumstances have changed, and so we are also advising about future permanent rehousing options for the family. We appreciate Mr Ramburn’s frustrations, and we will continue to provide advice and support until the repairs are complete.”