When homes are initially built, it’s unlikely that they were built with accessibility at the forefront of the design team’s mind. They would have built these attractive structures under the assumption that the tenants are most likely to be able bodied. And, for the most part, they are probably right. 

Empty houses serve no one. They don’t shelter those who need a home, and for landlords they don’t bring in any income. A house stagnating on an overgrowing lawn will soon seem like a bad investment. Of course, it isn’t the will of the landlord to have empty properties scattered around the county. Much of the time, it is just that the house isn’t quite fit for purpose.