Make safe ‘dangerous homes’

New laws are “long overdue” to ensure social housing tenants in “dangerous homes riddled with mould” are heard, housing charity Shelter claims.

Chief executive Polly Neate said: “Awaab Ishak’s death is truly heartbreaking. Nobody’s home should ever put their life at risk.

“For too long, too many social housing tenants have been forced to live in dangerous conditions in homes riddled with mould, with complaints going unheard and unanswered.

“The Government promised it would bring in reforms and make sure social landlords are properly held to account.

“The long overdue Social Housing Regulation Bill is a vital opportunity to make sure tenants are listened to, their homes are fit to live in and a tragedy like this never happens again.

“It’s crucial the bill has the clout to keep people safe in their homes.

“Just as we would expect a teacher to be qualified and for schools to be routinely inspected, we should expect this level of care from social landlords.”