£3,084
Tower Hamlets Council ordered to pay £3,084 after misdiagnosing black mould
Landlord: Tower Hamlets CouncilIssue: Damp and mouldindependent statutory ruling decision: June 2024Case ref: 202126875
What happened
A resident lived with persistent leaks, condensation and black mould. The landlord first blamed external brickwork; later inspections found the real cause was condensation made worse by overcrowding and poor air circulation.
What the independent statutory ruling ordered
Ordered to pay the resident £3,084 and review how it records repairs.
Source: independent statutory ruling, Learning from Severe Failings (June 2024) · case 202126875
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