Ils vivent à 5 dans 9 m2 depuis 4 ans

Summary

This video follows the struggles of Youssef, his wife, and three children, living in a cramped and unsanitary 9 m² room in Paris for four years. Despite Youssef's hard work in two jobs, their living conditions are illegal and hazardous, with no access to basic amenities like water or proper sanitation. After facing rejection from numerous hotels, the family finally finds temporary housing in small serviced apartments. While they are grateful for this brief respite, the family is among the thousands still waiting for decent, permanent housing in the region.

Takeaways

• 😀 The family of five, including Youssef, his wife, and three children (aged 6, 12, and 18), have been living in a 9 m² room for four years without basic facilities.
• 😀 Their living conditions are unsanitary, with broken windows, mold-covered walls, and severe cold and humidity, which worsens during winter.
• 😀 Maria, the mother, suffers from chronic asthma due to the poor living conditions in the room.
• 😀 Waïda, the 18-year-old daughter, has to go down six floors to wash dishes as the family has no access to water inside their room.
• 😀 The family pays 400 euros monthly to an intermediary for the accommodation, with the real owner remaining nearly invisible.
• 😀 Youssef, who has two part-time permanent jobs, and his wife earn 1,400 euros net per month, struggling to make ends meet.
• 😀 Despite the dire conditions, the family has no choice but to stay in the cramped and unhealthy space to avoid homelessness.
• 😀 After being promised relocation, the family faces challenges when trying to find a hotel room, as the town hall's list of hotels is outdated and many refuse families.
• 😀 After weeks of frustration, Youssef successfully finds a serviced apartment that can accommodate the family, providing them with better living conditions temporarily.
• 😀 The family is given three furnished studios to live in for three months, a temporary but significant improvement compared to their previous living situation.
• 😀 Nearly 28,000 families in the Île-de-France region are still waiting for relocation proposals, highlighting the widespread housing crisis in the area.

Q & A

What is the living situation of Youssef's family?

Youssef and his family of five have been living in a cramped 9 m² room for four years, with no shower, toilet, or kitchen. They also lack any water point, which is illegal.

How much does Youssef's family pay for their accommodation?

They pay 400 euros per month in cash to an intermediary, with the real owner being almost invisible.

What are the living conditions in the room Youssef's family occupies?

The room is unsanitary, with broken windows, mold on the walls, and severe cold and humidity every winter. The family faces constant health issues due to these conditions.

What health problems does Maria face in this living situation?

Maria suffers from chronic asthma, exacerbated by the cold and humidity in the room.

What challenges does Waïda face in this living situation?

At 18, Waïda has to do the dishes six floors below after her homework. The most challenging part is the lack of privacy and constant overcrowding, which affects her well-being.

How does the family access water, and why is this a problem?

The family has access to water only in the yard near the trash cans, which is highly unsanitary and inconvenient, reflecting the severe lack of proper facilities in their accommodation.

What is the town hall's response to the family's living conditions?

The town hall offers to pay for a hotel room at 150 euros per day while searching for decent housing. They provide a list of hotels, though the list is largely outdated and unhelpful.

How successful is the search for a hotel room?

The search is unsuccessful initially, with many hotels either fully booked or unwilling to accommodate families not classified as tourists. The list from the town hall proves to be outdated and mostly useless.

How does Youssef finally manage to secure accommodation for his family?

After weeks of searching, Youssef finds a serviced apartment that agrees to accommodate the family in three small furnished studios, providing them with more space and basic facilities.

How does the family feel about their new temporary accommodation?

The family is relieved and happy with the new accommodation, especially Waïda, who enjoys the privacy of her own room. Though it's temporary, it offers significant improvements over their previous living conditions.

How many families in Ile-de-France are still waiting for relocation proposals?

Nearly 28,000 families are still waiting for relocation proposals in Ile-de-France.