Why hasn’t the flat at 14 Redhearn Fields, in Churt, GU10 2HY, ever been occupied? 

People living in the area have been wondering for years why the council property is seldom, if ever, occupied by its tenant.

The mysterious euphemistic ‘tenant’ has put some furniture in; he visits sometimes twice a week for 1-2 hours, usually on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

However, in the 7 months or so since he acquired the property, it is believed that he has spent only one night there.

The council has been regularly updated on his comings and goings, but doesn’t seem to be either able or interested in doing anything about it. As long as the rent is being paid, they will look the other way.

If nothing changes, in 30 months the tenant will be eligible to buy the flat at a discount. He can then rent it out. Currently, you can obtain a 5-year contract to house four migrants in a flat (comprising two bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen) for approximately £4,000 to £5,000 per month.

It appears that neither Waverley Council nor other tenants can take any action.

In the meantime, is someone who may be desperate for a place to live being deprived of a home?