Documents show dire state of Tasmania's public and social housing | ABC NEWS

Having to create a makeshift kitchen due to cockroach infestations, constantly wet carpet, and widespread mould making bathrooms unusable are just some of the issues facing Tasmanian public housing residents.

Documents have shown the dire state of some of Tasmania's public and social housing — and how tenant claims for urgent repairs are often delayed and, at times, disputed by providers.

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