A number of families who live in ‘death-trap rentals’ have backed demands to introduce tougher regulations for landlords.
The family of seven-year-old Alexa-Leigh Blakemore are calling for curbs to be brought in after the child suffered brain damage and was put in a coma for weeks when a fireplace fell on top of her.
Other families have complained of walls and ceilings coated in thick, black mould – and some with broken fire alarm systems.
