Secretary of State Michael Gove has announced funding for seven councils to test new methods of enforcement on rogue private landlords. At the same time, he has been forced to defend the delays in delivering safety legislation following the fire at Grenfell Tower.
DLUHC are focused on targeting poor quality housing across social and private rented sectors following the recent coroner verdict on the tragic circumstances around the death of Awaab Ishak, in a property which was repeatedly reported as suffering from damp and mould, managed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH).
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