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Acknowledged
We urge all providers of social housing to support tenants who, through no fault of...
Recommendation
We urge all providers of social housing to support tenants who, through no fault of their own, cannot heat or ventilate their homes properly. This support should include the provision of dehumidifiers and mechanical ventilation systems to deal with condensation before it leads to damp and mould.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of housing quality and maintaining safe homes, reiterating its clear messaging to providers, but does not specifically commit to the provision of dehumidifiers or mechanical ventilation systems.
Paragraph Reference
41
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree with the Committee that the sector needs to ensure it prioritises the quality of housing being provided to tenants. Every tenant deserves to live in a safe, decent, and good quality home. It’s clear from the Committee’s report, and from some of our own casework, that at times some landlords have failed to provide that consistently. Our messaging to the sector has been and remains unequivocally strong and clear on this issue; that registered providers should maintain a constant focus on delivering safe, good quality homes and treating tenants with respect, and where things are going wrong, act promptly to put them right. (Paragraph 18)
Source
Inquiry
The Regulation of Social Housing
Report
First Report - The Regulation of Social Housing
20 Jul 2022
HC 18
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.0 yrs
Report published
20 Jul 2022