London council tenant: 'I've been bitten alive by fleas and left with scabies - now I have to wear a hazmat suit'
Briefly

Residents of Renown Close in West Croydon are facing a flea infestation in their communal area, which has compelled one tenant to purchase a hazmat suit. Complaints about unhygienic conditions and poor maintenance have persisted over the years. Following the first reports of bites, a delay in inspection compounded their concerns, as the council acted only after a week. The situation not only highlights the immediate pest problem but also deeper issues related to the management of housing and resident safety.
"The bites continued until she decided to avoid the downstairs area altogether. I tested my theory by staying away for two days and got no bites, when I went back down, I got bit."
"Both the resident and her neighbour believe the infestation is the result of poor hygiene across the Handcroft Road Estate, where they have lived for years."
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