Complaints about damp, mould and leaks have surged over the past couple of years, a new report has found. It comes as action is being promised in the wake of Awaab Ishak's tragic death.
The two-year-old died following prolonged exposure to damp and mould at his home on the Freehold estate, in Rochdale. His inquest revealed that Rochdale Boroughwide Housing knew about the issue for several months, but failed to act.
Yesterday (February 2) a new report has highlighted that complaints and enquiries about damp, mould and leaks to England's Housing Ombudsman soared by 77% from 2020-21 to 2021-22 - from 1,993 to 3,530. And with two months left to go in 2022-23, that figure is on track to be beaten again, as 3,969 were made so far this year as of December.
