One In 10 Forced To Report Same Problem With Their Social Home More Than 10 Times

Tenants of social rented homes are being failed “by poor regulation”. A study by YouGov for Shelter found that one in 10 had reported an issue with their home more than 10 times within the past three years, including electrical hazards, gas leaks and faulty lifts. The poll did not state whether the issues were subsequently addressed. According to Shelter, which worked with Grenfell survivors’ group Grenfell United for the study, over the two years since Grenfell an estimated 400,000 people (5%) could have encountered issues with fire safety. Read more on the Shelter website.

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