The housing conflict in the Plaza del Baluard
In Reus, the tension is palpated in the Plaza del Baluard, where two families are on the edge of the expulsion of their home. A well -known real estate owner has announced evictions scheduled for the coming months, affecting a total of six people, including minors and an elderly person with a disability.
A new owner with controversial intentions
According to the Reus Housing Union, the property in question belonged to the Banco Sabadell, which chose to sell it to a ‘multiproopy’ with a real estate portfolio that includes a restaurants and other buildings in the region. . This transaction has generated a wave of concern among the neighbors, who see their lives threatened by the ambitions of a new owner.
Claims and attempts to negotiate
Activists have expressed their discontent, asking for a solution through a social rental agreement. Despite their efforts to launch a dialogue with the owner, they have been received with intimidation. Miquel, one of the members of the union, emphasizes that families have been inhabiting the building for two years, after occupying the flats at a time when they were from the bank.
The responsibility of Banco Sabadell and the authorities
From the union, it is indicated that Banco Sabadell sold the property by knowing the situation of vulnerability of the occupants. This decision has been criticized as ‘very cold’, and it is argued that the entity has delegated its responsibility to a third party, which now seeks to evict families. Activists have denounced the aggressive attitude of the new owner, who repeatedly went to the building with a threatening stance.
Mobilizations and demands of mediation
To deal with this situation, the Housing Union has organized a call to meet in front of the building on Friday morning, coinciding with the first eviction court order. Activists insist that negotiation with the owner is essential to guarantee the rights of affected families.
Critics to institutional passivity
In addition, the union has expressed its disappointment with the inaction of the Housing Office of the City Council of Reus. Laia, a member of the union, has stated that institutions have failed to provide support and mediation in this conflict, leaving families to their luck in a time of great vulnerability.
An uncertain future for families
As the dates of evictions approach, the community mobilizes to defend the rights of these families. The current situation highlights the urgent need of a sustainable housing solution and a commitment by the authorities to address the growing inequalities in access to housing.
