Awaab's Law: At least three per cent of social housing has problems with mould

A government watchdog has found that at least three per cent of social housing properties have a 'notable' problem with mould and damp.

READ MORE: Leaders slam 'terrible idea' after asylum seekers move into Britannia Hotel in Greater Manchester The regulator estimated between one and two per cent of social housing has a 'serious problem' with damp and mould while a tiny fraction have the most serious problems which would fail housing industry standards.

The housing secretary Michael Gove gave his support to the campaign on a visit to Rochdale last November. In a letter to Rochdale coroner Joanne Kearsley, he confirmed plans to submit an amendment to the Social Housing Regulation Bill, following our campaign. It said the 'vast majority' of homes that came under the scope of its review were free from damp and mould. However, it acknowledged living with it had a 'serious impact on tenants’ health and wellbeing' and that it was 'essential' landlords identify and address these problems 'promptly and effectively'.

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