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Safety Concerns in Rented Housing

A million properties in England have hazards that put tenants' health and safety at risk. The government says it's backing a change in the law.

A million rented properties in England have hazards that put tenants' health and safety at risk. The government says it's backing a change in the law - giving greater powers to take bad landlords to court. 5 live Investigates has been told one in ten people who rent their homes have reported health and safety concerns in the last 12 months. According to a survey by YouGov for the housing charity Shelter, one in ten have also suffered health problems as a direct result of the environment they live in.

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Sun 14 Jan 2018 11:00

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  • Sun 14 Jan 2018 11:00

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