rssMar 3, 2026, 09:50

Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that landlords and housing corporations are responsible for maintenance, officials are calling for better support measures for vulnerable residents during outages. Housing corporations have committed to improving their assistance protocols, even though they state that prolonged breakdowns are infrequent.

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Preparations for paid parking in Ter Kleefkwartier begin

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17-year-old boy arrested for explosion at Amsterdam Zuidas office

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Ambulance collides with work van during emergency call in Heemskerk

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Hoofddorp revitalizes Oranjebuurt with new housing by Ymere

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Van Weel: police investigating rioters at asylum center protests

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