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.
A mother of 2 was left 'terrified' after her son was hospitalized after 'eating green mould' caused by damp in their flat. A distressed mother revealed her young son ate mould that had spread in their damp flat, including inside his toybox, highlighting severe housing...
A concerned Liverpool mother calls for urgent action after mould and damp in her home lead to serious health issues for her son, despite repeated repair requests. A Liverpool mother, Nicola Lee, has raised serious health concerns over her six-year-old son due to...
Damp is on the rise, with around 400 Social Housing homes in Wiltshire being affected In Wiltshire, nearly 400 Social Housing homes currently have active cases of damp and mould, with varying levels of severity reported. While most cases are minor, 149 are affecting...