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Landlords for social housing in England will have to fix damp and mouldy properties more quickly from October, the government has announced. The rules will eventually cover private landlords as well.
More than half of tenants with maintenance and safety concerns said this was down to damp, mould and condensation, the survey found. Government survey of social housing residents reveals damp and ...
The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat. Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have ...
The law is worded to cover ‘remedying of hazards’, so 'hazards' will include more than just damp and mould. Prescribed hazards are currently listed as part of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System ( HHSRS ), [ 28 ] so could include other matters such as hot or cold temperatures, excessive noise, poor lighting and so forth, where it is ...
In 2022, a coroner at Rochdale coroner's court ruled that this was caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in his home [4] which had "inadequate ventilation and was not equipped for normal day-to-day living activities which led to excess damp and condensation". [5] Awaab's death led to a change in the law, known as "Awaab's Law".
MPs want to see military housing improved but say they are "not confident" funds will be available.
Basement in The Netherlands. Some health risks to people who live in basements have been noted, for example mold, radon, and risk of injury/death due to fire.It has been suggested that a basement suite is the last type of dwelling a tenant should look for because of the risk of mold. [3]
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