Ron Rowton, a 93-year-old man from High Wycombe, is a prisoner in his own home.

He has been left in limbo by a stupid council acquisition that’s rendered him powerless and his property worthless.

The City of Kalamunda has been urged to 'have a heart' in relation to up to 40 homeowners whose properties have been rendered worthless.

Mr Rowton has dementia, and receives in-home care after suffering a stroke. He's decided to give up his spacious, one-hectare home to downsize, but he can't. He's trapped, as his house is worth zero dollars after it was designated public open space by the City of Kalamunda.

His home was acquired as part of the Forrestfield North Residential Redevelopment as a result of the Airport Link project, but here’s the kicker – the council can choose when it cashes in and seizes the home.