Their health problems prevent them from going down and up the stairs that lead to their apartment, located on the 10th floor of the building.
Since February 2, Mohamed and Rahma Ben Dohhou, 78, have been confined to their apartment against their will. In question: the elevator that leads to their apartment located on the 10th floor of their building no longer works, and their state of health does not allow them to go up or down the stairs, reports Free lunch.
Medical appointments canceled
Mohamed Ben Dohhou suffers from respiratory failure. His wife, she, has breast cancer and multiple health problems that force her to move around with the help of a walker. This breakdown forced her to miss several medical appointments. Only his general practitioner makes the trip home once a month.
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To be able to help them on a daily basis, their son left his post as a history and geography teacher in Ain, thus depriving himself of his income. “I do not have a choice. I won’t leave them alone“, he whispers to BFM TV.
Quote still not signed
Several reports would have been made to the social landlord, without effect for the time being. In operation for 40 years, the elevator would require a complete rehabilitation. But this is considered too expensive by the lessor, who preferred to opt for a temporary emergency repair.
Work was supposed to start at the beginning of August, but according to information from Midi-Free the estimate is still not signed, postponing the renovation to the end of September. In the meantime, Mohamed and Rahma called on a lawyer and sent a letter of formal notice to the trustee in order to be able to receive compensation. They have also applied for emergency relocation, hoping to end these six months of forced confinement.
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