Three people who live in a damp-ridden tower block have spoken of their health concerns about mould.
The death of a toddler that was caused by his exposure to mould has led to a sharpened focus on those whose job it is to ensure people have habitable homes.failed to act to prevent the two-year-old's death,
According to Barnet Homes, the housing association responsible for Rockfield House, when a new tenant moves in here, checks are made on the doors and windows. Gas and electrical testing is also done, it says, and inspectors look for any signs of dampness. "You've got to live with it. You're getting sicker by the day. It's very sad that you know a young boy had to die for this to come to the forefront, and more people are going to die.
Barnet Homes, which is run by the council, said there had been "some" cases of leaks between flats, which it said was "normal" in a block of Rockfield House's size and age. It added that it was not aware of any "significant" ongoing leaks.Monique Staff has recently been moved out of her flat, who has severe asthma and four school-age children, has recently been moved out of her flat.
"My asthma has got so much worse living here - I can't breathe - and this is not somewhere my children can live a healthy life. We shouldn't have to go through this.
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