THE SUN: Renters can sue landlords over cold and mouldy homes from next month
MORE renters than ever before will be able to take their landlords to court over problems including cold and damp homes from next month. Read more on: The Sun
THE GUARDIAN: The private renters trapped in Britain’s new slums
The stark human cost of Britain’s decade-long austerity drive, welfare reforms and warped housing priorities can be glimpsed in 11 decaying flats carved from what was once a grand Victorian terrace home in Weston-super-Mare. These bay-fronted houses were most likely thrown up in the Somerset
INSIDE HOUSING: London association promises improvement
One of London’s largest housing associations has promised to improve its service in the borough where the Grenfell Tower fire happened, following concerns from residents. Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) carried out its first resident satisfaction survey following its merger in December last year. The satisfaction
THE SUN: My baby turned blue because the toxic mould in our house
My baby turned blue because the toxic mould in our house is so bad he can’t breathe – but housing association refused to fix it for a year. Mum-of-seven Amanda says baby Jenson has dangerous breathing problems caused by damp. Read more on: The Sun
BBC NEWS: Housing executive homes ‘could fall into disrepair’
The housing executive may have to allow half of its 86,500 homes to fall into disrepair from 2020 if it cannot secure additional funding, according to a senior civil servant. The suggestion is in a letter written by Department for Communities (DfC) permanent secretary Leo