Shocking state of reclaimed Scots council houses unveiled with knee-deep rubbish and overflowing toilets

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Images revealing the shocking state of reclaimed West Lothian council homes have been revealed amid concerns about delays bringing them back into use.These are the shocking scenes West Lothian housing officers have found when they have taken back the keys to council homes.The pictures, taken by West Lothian housing officers, show living rooms knee-deep in rubbish, a bathtub with weeds growing in it and a kitchen destroyed by ex-tenants that have vacated their home.Officials say more than half of council homes are now left in this condition for Building Services staff to make good before they can be let to the many desperate families on the council’s waiting list.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Local councillors branded the photographs eye-opening, while Conservative councillor Alison Adamson said they were astounding."What we are looking at is criminal damage,” she said. “This is someone who has deliberately gone about wrecking a house for someone else who desperately needs