Social tenants are being urged to complain about shoddy and dangerous housing in a government advertising campaign.
Michael Gove, the housing secretary, said the campaign would encourage tenants to complain first to landlords and then, if necessary, to the housing ombudsman. It is hoped that it will “shine a light” on rogue landlords.
The adverts will run in England from today until the end of April, with images of black mould and leaking ceilings used as part of the campaign.
The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, which is on the verge of becoming law, contains plans to strengthen social housing regulation and includes powers to issue unlimited fines to landlords who fail to meet standards.
