An advocate for social issues, Kwajo Tweneboa, claims that a family of five has been forced to live in a social housing property in Islington, North London, where the walls and ceiling of one of the bedrooms are covered in almost entirely mold. In a shocking video shared on Tweneboa’s Instagram account, he showcases the extent of the mold-infested room, which is allocated to one of the children in the family. Despite efforts from Islington Council, who has attempted to gain access to the property multiple times, they have been denied access by the current tenants. Tweneboa, who himself experienced poor living conditions in a council-owned property in Mitcham, South London, during his upbringing, expresses his concern for the family’s living situation. He explains that the tenants have consistently complained about the mold issue, and while contractors have been sent in, the problem has not been resolved adequately. Tweneboa reveals that attempts to cover up the mold with paint or makeshift solutions have failed. The distressing video caught the attention of TV chef Andi Oliver, who shared it and expressed her emotional response. She questions the appropriateness of the housing provided by Islington Council and calls for immediate action. Another individual comments on the inhumane living conditions and suggests that both the council and landlord should face legal consequences. Councillor Una O’Halloran from Islington Council acknowledges the seriousness of the situation and states that the council has made efforts to address the issues. However, due to lack of access to the property, legal action has become necessary. The council has also offered temporary accommodation to the resident, which still stands if they make contact. O’Halloran emphasizes that the current accommodation is unfit for habitation and expresses the council’s urgency to find a resolution. The devastating death of Awaab Ishak in 2020 due to exposure to mold in his home serves as a reminder of the risks associated with poor housing conditions. Following this tragedy, Housing Minister Michael Gove urged authorities to take prompt action regarding complaints about social housing conditions to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. In the subsequent inquest, Senior Coroner Joanne Kearsley found the ventilation in the home to be ineffective and criticized Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) for blaming the family. She stressed the need for increased knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the issue of damp and mold in the housing sector. Awaab’s parents, Faisal Abdullah and Aisha Amin, expressed their frustration at the lack of change despite their outcry.
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