Faster, stronger action needed on cold homes

Chris, Stockport
24 January 2011

As a student I put up with a rented house that could get very cold. 

This was despite using plastic sheets as double-glazing and a paraffin heater in a room I'd draught proofed as much as possible.

In retrospect, that was a very hazardous thing to do!

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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Stop tenants feeling the chill

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Stop tenants feeling the chill

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