LATEST: Ministers say new PRS Ombudsman must tackle mould complaints
By Nigel Lewis – LandlordZone, 16 January 2023

The Government has announced plans to tackle mould within the private and social housing sectors through updated guidance and iniatives.

Announced late on Friday before a midnight deadline set by the Coroner during the inquest looking into the death of toddler Awaab Ishak, the initiatives from both the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Department of Health confirm that the private rented sector’s new housing ombudsman will lead the battle against mould.

A single Housing Ombudsman for the private rented sector (PRS) has been on the table since June last year when the ‘Fairer Renting’ White Paper was launched, a document that will form the basis of the Renters Reform Act due to be introduced to parliament this year.