Faster, stronger action needed on cold homes

Rob, Sheffield
14 January 2011

I am an established student landlord in Sheffield and have always properly insulated my rented houses.

Unfortunately I fear I am in a minority and that many other landlords do not bother. 

Students in particular are likely to suffer as a result of this as the high turnover means that unscrupulous landlords are likely to ignore requests for improvements, safe in the knowledge that the 'trouble makers' will be moving out soon anyway.

Natasha Khan, Bat for Lashes

"We suffered the worst mould you could imagine in my student house. Over our 2 year let, it got to the point where you'd have to dodge at least 20 slugs living off moisture in the carpet to reach the bathroom - then inhale black mould spores if the steam from the shower got too much. The cold, draughts and dampness were pretty extreme!"

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