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Half of temporary homes ridden with damp and mould
['Ryan Bembridge']
PropertyWire
Half of temporary accommodation homes are showing signs of damp and mould, a review conducted by property manager Switch Management has found.
John Angus, managing director of Switch Management, said: “Awaab’s Law sets clear, legally binding expectations around how damp and mould must be identified, recorded and resolved.
Some 650 tenants were identified for individual property visits, and 572 homes (88%) were then successfully inspected.
Some 205 tenants in temporary accommodation were not contactable after five calls and two visits, raising the question of whether the homes were being used.
John Angus, managing director of Switch Management, said: “Awaab’s Law sets clear, legally binding expectations around how damp and mould must be identified, recorded and resolved.