The impact of cuckooing on social housing in the UK has become a growing concern in recent years. Cuckooing refers to criminals taking over the homes of vulnerable individuals to use them as a base for illegal activities such as drug dealing or human trafficking. Not only does it put vulnerable individuals at risk, but […]
It’s a sad truth that some landlords use deceptive tactics to scam taxpayers out of millions of pounds. One of the ways they do this is by using ‘Ghost Tenants’. Ghost tenants refer to individuals who are listed on a lease agreement for a property but do not actually live there. Individuals could be either […]
In last week’s issue, we illuminated just how devastating damp and mould conditions can be and the ramifications they can cause if left unaddressed. Today we’ll be discussing: The Law? Who’s responsible? How to deal with it? What is the new law? On 20 March 2019, a new law came into force to ensure that […]
Damp and mould at home increases the risk of having problems with respiratory, allergies or asthma. In November 2022, damp and mould exposure led to the death of 2-year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale which was caused by a serious respiratory condition at home. Local authorities across the UK have since taken action, urging landlords […]