Leeds Council targets unsafe housing in Harehills, Beeston

A series of concerning reports highlight the state of rental properties across the UK, revealing significant issues faced by landlords and tenants alike. In Folkestone, a landlord was left appalled by the condition of a flat after evicting a long-term tenant, citing extensive rubbish, mould, and plumbing issues, which may cost him up to £5,000 to rectify. Meanwhile, in Leeds, nearly 3,000 legal notices were issued following a five-year inspection scheme that uncovered substandard living conditions in homes, including overcrowding and safety hazards. Councillors expressed outrage at the findings, emphasizing the appalling conditions some residents endure. Additionally, a pair of derelict homes in Scotland has hit the market for £25,000, marketed as renovation projects despite being deemed unsafe to enter. These stories collectively reflect the broader issues of housing quality and tenant rights within the rental market.