The fate of Simon Ruck remains uncertain, but, for now, he is still staying in his rented, one-room space.
Yesterday, the 65-year-old said he had not heard from the landlord concerning his eviction notice and was told social workers from the Social Empowerment Agency would be visiting today at the St Michael apartment complex.
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Ruck’s sister Pamela Lashley raised the alarm concerning his living conditions.
She said her brother, who had limited mobility due to declining health, had no bathroom and used a bucket to relieve himself, all while paying $150 a week to rent a single room.
Eviction notice
She said when she spoke to the landlord, the reply came in the form of an eviction notice indicating that her brother had to vacate the premises by January 18.
The landlord, who requested anonymity, said he had little choice but to evict Ruck after he incurred a mammoth water bill.
He added that the pensioner had once forgotten to turn off a pipe and left it running for three days, which incurred a bill of $17 000.
“What Mr Ruck did to me, he placed my property in serious jeopardy of the Barbados Water Authority selling off my property.
“If monies are not coming in to pay the bills, what [am] I to do?” the landlord asked. (CA)
