Mould complaints in England’s social housing double over two years Ombudsman criticises ‘disappointing’ response by landlords in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death from respiratory illness in 2020 The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023
Social landlords with worst record for complaints named by housing watchdog The physical condition of homes was the biggest reason for referrals to the watchdog over the year period The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Watchdog names social landlords in England with worst complaints records Landlords in Kent, London and Devon named as housing ombudsman criticises ‘poor performance’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Poor Awaab Ishak died of mould in his home. Take it from me, this tragedy could happen again I grieved for Awaab’s family, but it also pains me that so many others are in terrible situations, says housing ombudsman Richard Blakeway The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022
Awaab Ishak: Housing boss refuses to resign over death of toddler caused by mould Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chief executive Gareth Swarbrick said conversations about his position have ‘begun to overshadow’ the tragedy The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Housing boss refuses to resign over death of two-year-old boy caused by mould Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chief executive Gareth Swarbrick has said conversations about his position have ‘begun to overshadow’ the tragedy. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Housing association boss faces pressure to quit after Awaab Ishak’s death Social housing watchdog launches investigation and MP accuses Rochdale Boroughwide Housing of being ‘modern-day slumlord’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022
Landlord was warned of mould that killed toddler in Rochdale flat Health visitor tells court she reported black mould to housing officers months before Awaab Ishak died of respiratory failure The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Boy, 2, couldn't breathe through his nose during final days in 'disgusting' damp and mould-hit home, inquest hears Awaab Ishak's family recalled their final moments with the toddler Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022