ANGRY Paul Day says his clothes went green, his walls turned black and his £1,000 settee turned yellow because his house is damp. Paul, 34, moved into his home in Langdon Close, Halliwell, five months ago after accepting emergency housing from Bolton Council. Despite metal doors and cages on the windows, Mr Day managed to make the house a home spending more than £4,000 on furnishings.

But months after moving in, the Nynex worker discovered a major damp problem.

He said: "My clothes including an expensive suit have all turned green in the wardrobe, the walls are black and I'm unable to decorate. My new settee is turning yellow down one side.

"I've told the council and they have given me insurance forms but that won't solve my problem.

"This house is not fit to live in. Why should I buy another new settee if its going to rot like this? I've spent a lot of money on bunk beds for the children and other furnishings but they are all being ruined."

Mr Day accepted the house after going on the emergency list and claimed he was told to "use his imagination" over its condition.

He said: "I could not believe the state of the house. It had metal doors and cages on the windows and the place was wrecked. This is my first council house because I used to live at home with my parents. I cannot believe the state that people are expected to live in."

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