People can live in fear of the landlord deciding to sell.
People living in rental accommodation can feel 'insecure' with the prospect of a landlord possibly selling up.
That's according to Local Election Candidate for Edenderry, Claire Murray, who says the lack of a Sinn Féin voice in the area has had an impact on the housing situation.
She wants to see affordable housing made a priority on Offaly County Council for the future.
The Sinn Féin rep says she is confident her party can solve the housing crisis:
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