Wolverhampton Council worries with bills rising so will cases of damp and mould.
The cost-of-living crisis in Wolverhampton is leading to increased reports of damp and mould in private rented homes, with tenants struggling to afford heating. The council has raised its risk rating due to the surge in health-related complaints. It highlighted at least ten cases where children’s health was worsened by damp conditions, leading to collaborations with local hospitals for alternative housing.
The recent Renters Rights Bill mandates prompt landlord responses to mould complaints, a measure spurred by a tragic incident involving a child affected by such conditions.
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Croydon Council is getting ready for Awaab’s Law, which comes into force on 27 October 2025. The new legislation sets strict deadlines for landlords to deal with damp and mould, ensuring better protection for tenants with housing disrepair in Croydon. The law was...
Croydon Family Left Living with Persistent Mould for Five Years For 22-year-old Caitlin Brady, a bedroom once filled with books, comics, and soft toys should have been a safe haven. Instead, it has become a daily reminder of the mould problem that has affected her...