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Cold chaos in Bad Sulza: 100 tenants without heating and water!
In Bad Sulza, the population suffers from failing heating and a threatened water supply, while the landlord Vivet is criticized.
Cold chaos in Bad Sulza: 100 tenants without heating and water!
There is a lot of freezing in Bad Sulza, Thuringia. Around 100 people in the “Yellow Quarter” have been without working heating for days. The apartments in the district no longer even reach 15 degrees, which is a real challenge for the residents, especially in the cold season. Marcus B., a single father, vents his displeasure: “We pay our rent well, but the heaters stay cold!” he complains and describes the desperate situation of his family, which makes do with blankets and sometimes emigrates to relatives so as not to freeze.
As thueringen24.de reports, the problems can be traced back to the Vivet group from Gera. The landlord failed to pass on the additional costs paid to the energy supplier for months, which led to the gas supply being stopped. Even a nearby supermarket is affected by the interruption, which further exacerbates the crisis situation in Bad Sulza.
Crisis management in Bad Sulza
To alleviate the distress, the city administration led by Mayor Dirk Schütze (SPD) has set up a crisis team that meets daily. So far, 40 fan heaters have been procured and will be distributed. "We are trying everything to help people. The situation is really bad," emphasizes Schütze, who is calling for insolvency proceedings against the Vivet Group and has already submitted a corresponding application to the district court and the public prosecutor's office.
The situation is also precarious because Apoldaer Wasser GmbH is also threatening to turn off the water supply due to arrears in payments. The city is already in discussions with the water supplier to prevent this. An escrow account could be set up here to settle outstanding invoices.
The downward spiral of the Vivet group
The Vivet Group is known not only in Bad Sulza, but also in other federal states for arrears and dilapidated properties. It is a complex network of companies that even puts tenants in trouble in cities like Gera and the Saale-Holzland district. In the past there has been repeated feedback about high additional costs and dilapidated buildings, which has led to many tenants finding themselves in extremely precarious situations.
The residents of Bad Sulza remain hopeful that the situation will ease as quickly as possible. For many, moving is not an option due to the housing shortage in the region. Their patience will be tested as those responsible scramble to find solutions. The residents are wondering what will happen next and how long they will have to brave the cold.
Overall, this situation clearly shows how important transparent and reliable management of residential complexes is in order to protect the rights of tenants and prevent such crises. One thing is certain: something urgently needs to change here.