Complaints regarding poor living conditions in England's social housing sector have risen over fivefold in the past five years, as reported by the Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway. He warned of a troubling imbalance of power between tenants and landlords, leading to significant tenant dissatisfaction. The Ombudsman highlighted critical issues such as asbestos and dampness, compounded by slow repair times and heavy reliance on ageing properties. Despite record maintenance spending by landlords, historic funding issues persist, necessitating improvements in communication and tenant engagement for sustainable reform.
Complaints about substandard living conditions in social housing have surged over 500%, signaling a deepening crisis in tenant-landlord relations in England.
A combination of ageing homes, rising repair costs, and skills shortages has created a 'perfect storm' that threatens the future of social housing.
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