Dudley Council Faces £18,000 Shortfall to Repair Mould-Damaged Home Built in 2017 Friday, May 29, 2026 dudley mould repairs damp housing council nhbc warranty awaabslaw housingrevenueaccount Dudley Council is set to spend almost £18,000 to fix damp and mould problems caused by latent construction defects in a council-owned property on Messiter Way, built just six years ago in 2017. The council initially received … Read More
Stourbridge Family Trapped in a Harrowing Battle with Mould and Damp Sunday, March 29, 2026 mould damp housing health stourbridge council rent asthma emphysema homelessness In Stourbridge, Kevin Smith and his partner Danielle Hutton face a relentless everyday struggle in their mould-ridden home. Living on Lyttelton Road, the couple and their three children contend with pervasive damp and mould … Read More
A Family’s Struggle With a Mould-Infested, Unsafe Home and Neglect Wednesday, March 25, 2026 mould damp housing health homelessness landlord council safety family neglect Kevin Smith and his family are trapped in a living nightmare in their home on Lyttelton Road, Stourbridge. The house is riddled with damp, pervasive mould, unsafe electrical wiring, structural damage, and even invasive … Read More
Birmingham Council Faces Over 50,000 Complaints Over Damp and Mould in Homes Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham damp mould health housing council tenants publichealth awaabslaw condensation Over the last five years, Birmingham City Council has received more than 50,000 complaints from tenants living in damp, mouldy, and condensation-affected homes. This equates to approximately 866 complaints for every 1,000 … Read More
Heartbroken Couple Seeks Help After Devastating Flood Destroys Birmingham Home Sunday, February 8, 2026 flood birmingham home damage waterpipe fundraising mould recovery insurance tragedy A Birmingham couple’s life was turned upside down after a burst water pipe flooded their city centre home, prompting them to launch a fundraiser for much-needed support. Eirini Lepintzi, 33, was at work when she had to call … Read More
Warning for UK Households: Avoid Drying Clothes on Radiators This December Saturday, December 6, 2025 radiators drying clothes energy mould humidity heating health safety uk A strong warning has been issued to UK households about the dangers of drying clothes on radiators during the cold December months. Although it might seem practical, hanging damp clothing on radiators severely reduces their … Read More