Housing Conditions

Saltcoats Family Endures Six Years of Damp Housing Conditions

Saltcoats Family Endures Six Years of Damp Housing Conditions

A Saltcoats family has lived in a damp-ridden home for six years. The council claims access issues delay repairs. Saltcoats Family Endures Six Years of Damp Housing Conditions A local woman got her council house in 2018. She wanted to remain anonymous. The house has three bedrooms, but it is too small. She has four…

Landlord Scheme Improves Homes in Leeds Harehills and Beeston

Landlord Scheme Improves Homes in Leeds Harehills and Beeston

A selective licensing scheme in Leeds improved thousands of homes in Harehills and Beeston, addressing poor housing conditions. Landlord Scheme Improves Homes in Leeds Harehills and Beeston Homes in Harehills and Beeston had problems. Inspectors found overcrowding and mould. They also saw faulty electrics and discovered that fire safety was lacking. Leeds made private landlords…