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The Housing Ombudsman has reported on window repairs linked to cold, damp, ventilation and security problems in social housing. It said 9% of its window-related findings in 2025–26 involved severe
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Rotherham Council prosecuted a landlord after finding exposed wiring, missing smoke alarms, fire risks, poor security, cold and pests at a rented home. The council said required repairs remained incomplete.
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A Housing Ombudsman case found that a family at an Onward Homes property lived with damp, mould, mites and other hazards for nearly two years. The social landlord introduced new
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A Housing Ombudsman case involved a family moving into a social rented home with unresolved damp and leaks, despite more than £5,000 of work before the tenancy. The report examined
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Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan duties took effect in England on 6 April 2026. They concern certain taller residential buildings and residents who may need help to leave safely in
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Government guidance on damp and mould in rented homes was refreshed on 1 April 2026. It covers social and private rented housing in England and explains why reports need prompt
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The Housing Ombudsman’s March 2026 report examined cases involving heating, water, pests, overheating and other hazards in social housing. It described delays, repeated surveys and problems that remained unresolved.
The government published a Construction Products Reform White Paper as part of its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. It proposed stronger safety requirements and oversight for products used in
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