Member

As set out in government guidance and the decent homes standard consultation, we recognise that deficiencies in buildings—such as poor ventilation, mentioned by the noble Baroness—can lead to excess humidity, which can cause dangerous damp and mould. These should be addressed to ensure that homes are safe and decent. Noble Lords will have heard me explaining at Oral Questions the other day that the infuriating term “lifestyle issues” that is used for tenants who are suffering with damp and mould has to end. There is nearly always a buildings-related issue for damp and mould. We need to address those issues.