Press Briefing – "Les Jardins d’Apolline"

In order to manage the problems related to the faulty pipework in the building in the best possible way, and in response to the wishes of the inhabitants, the Government has appointed a single contact person, Ms. Elodie Boyer, who will coordinate the rehabilitation of the dwellings.  In this regard, an e-mail address, "ddejap@gouv.mc" has been specially created.

Additionally, persons who have to leave their accommodation for the duration of the work will be accommodated free of charge during this period (with retrospective effect if rent has already been paid).  The State will cover removal costs and will facilitate all the necessary arrangements, including with regard to services.

If part of the apartment is not habitable, but rehousing is not necessary, a 50% rent reduction will be granted.

Finally, in the case of a right-to-buy contract (Contrat Habitation Capitalisation), occupants will be exempted from charges for the duration of the work and the deadline for payment will be postponed until the end of this work.  If rehousing is essential, the inhabitants will be able to remain in the new apartment they occupy, if they so wish.

The Government fully assumes its responsibilities and will meet the needs of the various inhabitants of the building in the best possible manner.  No solution will be imposed and the well-being of the occupants will be the only criterion taken into account in the decision-making process.

Rehabilitation work on the faulty pipes will start in the first quarter of 2017 and will continue for a maximum of six months.  The aim of the work is to provide a long-term solution.

Residents will be given a regular update on the quality of drinking water and the air inside the building.