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www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Bring criminal prosecutions against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, urges Gove

Companies profiting without acknowledging responsibility for disasters like Grenfell should face financial penalties to ensure justice is served. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

RBKC apologises as it admits 'failure to protect' Grenfell residents and treat them with humanity and care'

The council failed to protect Grenfell residents before, during, and after the tragedy, acknowledging systemic failures and pledging to learn from criticisms. [ more ]
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Boston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?

Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.
Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Council under investigation by housing watchdog over dangerous window complaint

Camden council is under scrutiny for poorly handling window installations, endangering resident safety, and failing to provide critical data during consultations. [ more ]
www.vice.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Life in a Death Trap': How Tenants Rose Up Against a Federally Funded Mega-Landlord

The Millennia Companies' negligence in handling gas leaks has led to multiple deaths, emphasizing systemic issues in tenant safety in their properties. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?

Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.
Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Council under investigation by housing watchdog over dangerous window complaint

Camden council is under scrutiny for poorly handling window installations, endangering resident safety, and failing to provide critical data during consultations. [ more ]
www.vice.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Life in a Death Trap': How Tenants Rose Up Against a Federally Funded Mega-Landlord

The Millennia Companies' negligence in handling gas leaks has led to multiple deaths, emphasizing systemic issues in tenant safety in their properties. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Video shows NYC building superintendent kicking tenant down stairs, beating him with wrench

A Manhattan building superintendent was arrested for violently attacking a tenant over a rent dispute, highlighting issues of safety in housing. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London

Replacing cladding needs urgent action, adviser says

Replacing unsafe cladding is urgent; prioritizing current home safety over new construction is essential, according to safety advisor Dame Judith Hackitt. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

A Deadly Fire Exposes the Plight of Low-Paid Migrants in Wealthy Kuwait

Kuwait's rich economy fails to protect its vulnerable migrant workers, who face evictions and unsafe living conditions despite significant wealth in the nation. [ more ]
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