Category: Damp and mould

Commercialisation, Complaints Procedures, Damp and mould, Genesis, Health and Safety, Housing, MTVHA, Notting Hill, Notting Hill Genesis, Optivo, Repairs and Maintenance, Safe Homes, Service Cuts, Tenant & Resident Democracy, Waive The Rents

Lambeth Council Sues HA Landlords

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Poor repairs are regularly highlighted to SHAC, with tenants and residents feeling helpless when they try to get their housing association landlords to address them. This week, a group of tenants have successfully compelled their local council, the London Borough of Lambeth, to take three housing associations to court for the condition of their properties.… Continue reading Lambeth Council Sues HA Landlords

Commercialisation, Damp and mould, Health and Safety, Safe Homes, Sanctuary Housing

Sanctuary Shamed Over Unfit Homes

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Look out for sneezing, a runny nose, inflamed eyes, skin rashes, asthma (breathing difficulties which can be fatal), and allergic reactions. All these symptoms can occur from contact with mould spores which develop in damp and poorly ventilated conditions, so could point to a problem in your home. These symptoms will most severely affect younger… Continue reading Sanctuary Shamed Over Unfit Homes