Damp or Condensation? is it caused by "lifestyle" or is it actually overcrowding?

Yesterday evening I went on an inspection of 8 flats with Newham London Housing management and technical officers to this block in Plaistow following some horrendous reports of disrepair & damp in the block. 

A list of repair actions was agreed with residents but while there are things that residents and Landlords can do to mitigate condensation damp, it is no coincidence that overcrowded households tend to suffer the most. We need to build more and better homes to solve this.

Many thanks to the London Renters Union for supporting residents on this and helping to bring this to our notice 

Housing Civic Academy - Saturday 7th April, 11:30am-5pm

(My father helped form a successful private sector tenants union in Buckley, North Wales in the early 1960's following Tory attacks on tenants.  A London Renters union is desperately needed. I am out of London on Saturday but wish this initiative well)

"Housing Civic Academy with TELCO, St. Stephen’s Church and London Renters Union!
Are you facing rent increases? Have you had a landlord who’s slow to fix disrepair in your household? Have you ever had your deposit stolen?

Everyone knows someone affected by the housing crisis in London. We need to come together to transform the housing system & support each other with our housing issues.

Established east London community organisers TELCO (The East London Citizens Organisation), London Renters Union &St. Stephen’s Church community welcome you to an afternoon Housing Civic Academy at St.Winefride’s Primary School in Manor Park, Newham. We will share knowledge around housing problems families across Newham are facing and build a community that looks out for one another.

This is a great opportunity to receive training around renters rights, hear from inspiring community groups who have led winning campaigns and plan the next steps towards taking action.

Teas and coffees provided. If you are able to, please contribute to a bring and share lunch!

Please contact Amina on amina@londonrentersunion.org or 07729 044 081 if you have any questions or concerns.

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In 2018, the London Renters Union will launch in Newham.We’re aiming to unite London’s 3 million renters and win better housing for everyone. Together we are powerful: we can improve housing for ourselves, our families and our friends.

3 reasons to join the London Renters Union

1. If you’re struggling with housing you won’t be alone. Together we can make sure we are treated fairly and take action to stand up to landlords.
2. You’ll be joining a community of renters in Newham. We support each other with trainings, drop-in sessions, action meetings and social events.
3. You’ll be part of a campaigning organisation. We’re working to make sure all Londoners have an affordable, secure and safe home.

Membership of the London Renters Union is free for Newham residents who join before 15 March 2018. Just fill out the form below.

http://londonrentersunion.org/newham-join/

I really hope this succeeds. My father helped set up a tenants association in the 1950's to fight for private sector tenants rights. We need a rebirth of the tenants movement in this country. 

Hat tip Barac Zita https://www.facebook.com/zita.artistpoet