Michael Gove Rebukes Housing Association Over Longstanding Damp Crisis In a stern letter to Livv Housing Group, Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, expressed deep concern over a Merseyside tenant’s distressing experience living in a damp-infested home, which pushed him “to the verge of a nervous breakdown.” This tenant’s deteriorating mental health serves as a glaring…
A Tenant’s Tale: Struggles Amidst Neglect and Disrepair Catrin, the 28-year-old mother of two, has lived for years in a rented house in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and the walls of her home bear witness to this neglect. “Woodworm, I’ve got. Damp and mould are all over my windows,” she states with a voice of tiredness.…
Fighting for Her Son’s Health – A Mother’s Battle Against Damp Lauren Yeo, a resident of Fallowfield, Manchester, has been battling mould and damp issues in her home for seven long years. Despite her persistent efforts since 2016, maintenance has been minimal, often amounting to just “a lick of paint.” Lauren describes the dire conditions,…
The Silent Threat: Black Mould and its Impact on Health In the case of a recent inquiry, it has been revealed that black mould in rental apartments is a serious health issue for tenants. As solicitor Claire Campbell of Thompsons Solicitors puts it, lung diseases are on the rise among clients, particularly for those who…
Government Initiatives to Improve Rental Housing Safety : A Response to Recent Tragedies Just after the fatal and preventable death of Awaab Ishak, the government has instigated a complete program to boost the quality of life for renters all across the country. The government is saying to the social housing providers directly, that the…
A MUM-OF-FOUR living in ‘London’s mouldiest flat’ wept as she told of how her children vomit at night while her two-year-old gasps for breath.
The Telegraph reports today on the thousands of people who were mis-sold Solar Panels through loans over the 2000’s and 2010’s who have not received a return on their investment.
Damp is the term used to describe moisture that has collected in a surface. Mould is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces. Dampness and mould are two common problems that can occur in buildings. National Health Service (www.nhs.uk ) states that they both cause a variety of health problems, but the best…
The Daily Mail reported yesterday that thousands have complained to the Finance Watchdog that their Solar Panels do not provide the rewards they were once promised
Dean and Jo Bradley live in a Yorkshire Housing-run property on Sycamore View, Keighley, with their 13-year-old son Ajay. The family claims the property has been plagued by mould spores and damp for about three years. Social housing provider Yorkshire Housing has issued an apology, admitting the company had “taken longer than we’d have liked”…