As far as I know, it is the only lift in the building and I am not at all surprised by that. This building has a terrible reputation already, although it is apparently much better now that they have security guards.
But hey, it’s as cheap as a short-term 2-bedroom in the middle of an urban area gets if you want something fully furnished, so I can’t be too upset about most of it. Having to carry anything heavy up multiple flights of stairs sucks though.
earphone843@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
You’re never supposed to use an elevator in the event of a fire.
It’s definitely an ADA violation, though.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 days ago
This is in the UK, so the ADA does not apply. I am new to the country, so I don’t know how disability laws work here.
earphone843@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
I would assume the UK has better protections of disabled people than the US, but I’ve been surprised before.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 days ago
You would think so. From what I am gathering, there are a multitude of reasons why this is illegal. Since from what I can tell, the majority of residents (including myself) are foreign-born, I’m guessing that has something to do with why nothing has happened.
sanguinepar@lemmy.world 4 days ago
If you want to find out more, you could try and contact the Citizens Advice Bureau - they may or may not be able to help directly, but if not then they would probably know who can.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 4 days ago
Nitpick: There are elevators which are fine to use in case of fire. They have protections against serving as a chimney and somehow ensure that the passengers have air to breathe.
Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.win 4 days ago
You are correct ofc, but the law (where applicable) is not for tenants. It’s for the Fire Dept.