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Health
Tim Dornin

Renters face health issues from poor housing standards

Researchers are calling for healthy housing standards to address quality issues in rental housing. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Weak regulations covering the standard of rental properties in Australia are putting the health and well-being of residents at risk, university researchers have found.

Amid reports of properties with poor heating and cooling along with damp and mouldy conditions, the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and the University of Melbourne reviewed rental housing standards in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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