Yishun resident uses lift landing as 'private storage area' and even secures items with padlock
A resident has turned the staircase landing on the 12th floor of Block 739 Yishun Avenue 5 into his personal storage place, lamented a neighbour.
Photos submitted by Stomper Jo show bulky items such as a step ladder, a foldable trolley and a large chest occupying the space – some of which have even been chained and locked together.
Jo told Stomp on Oct 6: "Facts:
"The public space has become one's private storage area since June 2024.
"The belongings are chained together and secured with a padlock.
"It is unknown if any flammable construction liquid is stored in the metal coffin-sized chest.
"In the past week, a stray cat has inhabited it as a living area.
"Nee Soon Town Council was notified in September but there was no improvement, even when everyone on the same floor knows exactly whose belongings these are."
Jo also emphasised the "potential danger of allowing clutter to accumulate" and expressed dismay at how the situation has persisted.
In response to a Stomp query on Oct 7, Nee Soon Town Council said it is aware of the issue after receiving feedback on Sept 30.
A spokeswoman added: "Our town council personnel conducted a site visit upon receiving the feedback to identify the owner of items. We also issued a notice of removal on the same day.
"The town council will monitor this situation closely and take the necessary actions to address this issue."
"We will continue our efforts to educate and guide residents to place as few items as possible in communal corridors in the interest of safety and to minimise disamenities."
Yishun resident uses lift landing as 'private storage area' and even secures items with padlock
A resident has turned the staircase landing on the 12th floor of Block 739 Yishun Avenue 5 into his personal storage place, lamented a neighbour.
Photos submitted by Stomper Jo show bulky items such as a step ladder, a foldable trolley and a large chest occupying the space – some of which have even been chained and locked together.
Jo told Stomp on Oct 6: "Facts:
"The public space has become one's private storage area since June 2024.
"The belongings are chained together and secured with a padlock.
"It is unknown if any flammable construction liquid is stored in the metal coffin-sized chest.
"In the past week, a stray cat has inhabited it as a living area.
"Nee Soon Town Council was notified in September but there was no improvement, even when everyone on the same floor knows exactly whose belongings these are."
Jo also emphasised the "potential danger of allowing clutter to accumulate" and expressed dismay at how the situation has persisted.
In response to a Stomp query on Oct 7, Nee Soon Town Council said it is aware of the issue after receiving feedback on Sept 30.
A spokeswoman added: "Our town council personnel conducted a site visit upon receiving the feedback to identify the owner of items. We also issued a notice of removal on the same day.
"The town council will monitor this situation closely and take the necessary actions to address this issue."
"We will continue our efforts to educate and guide residents to place as few items as possible in communal corridors in the interest of safety and to minimise disamenities."
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