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A prisoner in my own home

Jan 26, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
It is regrettable that I had to use this medium to bring to light a situation that has been in existence for some time with no relief in sight.
First, I must say that I believe our Constitution avails every citizen many rights, one of which is the right to operate a business, but I am also aware that one person’s rights must not infringe upon those of another. This is my predicament.
I know without a doubt that my rights have been compromised since my family has been subjected to a number of atrocities perpetrated by a particular business owner.
The situation to which I am referring is a scrap metal establishment being operated in Norton Street.
This business has no stipulated operable hours as it operates seven days per week at any given time much to the annoyance of me (and many others I am sure) whose house is adjacent to this business premises and bears the brunt of the annoyance.
Imagine scrap metal being thrown around as you are trying to get some much needed rest, or get some studies done during the week and even on the weekends.
At the very least it is quite nerve-wracking and nobody should have to be subjected to this.
My house is invaded by mice, roaches, and mosquitoes etc., as a result of the iron reserves that are piled up and made a breeding ground for these pests. The cost of trying to control these pests is significant since repellants are expensive and have to be used frequently, not to mention the significant health risk that is posed.
In addition, passersby use this establishment as a garbage dump and wantonly dispose of whatever refuse they are in possession of at the time, making an already bad situation even more deplorable.
The path to my stairway is constantly blocked by vehicles, horse carts, bicycles and other vehicles which transact business with this establishment. This gives the impression that the business is taking place at my residence. The workers attached to this establishment, as well as its patrons, trespass on and urinate beside my stairway quite frequently. They also dump whatever litter they accumulate from snacks and other activities in the nearby drain, clogging it.
On several occasions I have attempted, in vain, to reason with the business owners. I am at my wits’ end to get some form of relief from this situation; hence I sought to bring it to your attention.
It is my understanding that people must conduct business, but not at the expense of, and not without consideration to others, as is the situation in this case.
I am also questioning the authority who would have given permission for a business of this nature to be conducted in a residential area, considering its implications on residents. To make matters worse, Norton Street is very heavily traversed by buses and other vehicles, making the threat of accidents very real.
Finally, I am subjected to extreme temperatures in my home owing to the fact that I cannot open my windows, since to do so would mean subjecting my home to dust and rust pollution from the iron. It feels like I am a prisoner in my own home.
Frustrated taxpayer

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