On July 29, 2025, the Public Defender visited the social housing located in Bolnisi, Sioni No. 1, where six families are currently living.

The social housing is located in the former building of the so-called mining chemistry, which was used to conduct chemical processes. The overall condition of the building is critical in terms of safety. The building has cracks, a collapsed facade, walls often get wet, there are signs of water coming from the ceiling, the sewage system is faulty, and the basement often floods.

As residents note and it is also visually noticeable, one of the main challenges in the building is dampness. Due to the exceptionally high humidity, there is an unbearable smell in the living rooms and the walls are blackened. The general condition of the rooms allocated to the beneficiaries is inadequate, the walls, floor and ceiling are damaged.

It is worth noting that, like the majority of other social housing facilities in Georgia, the facility located in Bolnisi does not have any administration. Thus, the relevant departments of the City Hall do not systematically monitor conditions in the facility or take effective, timely and efficient steps to eliminate the existing challenges.