Fuming tenants at a new apartment block say they have endured a catalogue of problems since the flagship development' opened.

People living at the Holroyd Court apartments, off Haworth Road, Bradford, have put in a series of complaints to Bradford West Community Housing Trust, which built the complex.

One resident, who moved in three weeks ago, described how water had been gushing into her flat through the seal on a closed window during heavy rainfall.

Others have complained about leaking sinks, radiators, kitchen fittings and problems with the hot water supply.

There has also been a carbon monoxide scare in one of the flats.

The housing trust said it was aware of a number of reported "snags" and that these were being fixed by the building contractor.

Grace Parkin, a 69-year-old resident, said: "We are sick and tired of all the problems.

"When there was heavy rainfall, the water poured in through a faulty window in our flat."

Sue Worsley, 49, who has a left-sided disability, said: "I moved into these flats so I could live independently, but it has been nothing but stress so far.

"It may look nice from outside, but it's a different story inside.

"It's a never-ending list of problems. The taps have been put on the wrong way around, they have installed the kitchen cupboards in a way that means you can't fit a washing machine in, the kitchen sink is leaking, the shower curtain has fallen off twice and the drainpipe outside my bedroom window drips so I can't get any sleep.

"People have also had problems with phone lines being installed because of wiring issues.

"I was also taken to BRI last Monday after the carbon monoxide alarm went off. The doctor said it was minimal and I have been told since that it could be a faulty alarm."

Ian Simpson, executive director of Bradford West City Community Housing Trust, confirmed a carbon monoxide alarm was activated.

He said: "As soon as we were notified by the tenant we called out the contractor. They attended the same day and tested the flat's gas boiler thoroughly, but the contractor did not find any leak."

BCHT carried out its own independent inspection the next day which confirmed the gas installation was safe.

Mr Simpson said the only other gas appliance in the flat - the cooker - was owner by Mrs Worsley and it was her responsibility to have that tested.

He said: "Mrs Worsley did explain that she had had the windows open and it is possible any fumes outside the flats may have set the alarm off which is extremely sensitive.

"In the next few weeks, as part of a planned safety awareness campaign, every tenant household will receive a leaflet about the importance of gas safety in the home. Annual safety checks are also carried out."

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