The death of toddler Awaab Ishak in Rochdale raised awareness of the issue, a council report says.
Leeds Council said there was a 120% increase in complaints about mould and damp in council homes
Leeds City Council said a 120% increase over normal reporting levels in November was partly prompted by theRising costs were also having an impact as more people were struggling to heat their homes.According to theThe two-year-old died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould at his Rochdale home.
"This position has been heavily compounded by the current cost of living crisis and the fact that more people are falling into fuel poverty and cannot afford to heat their homes effectively which is leading to higher than normal levels of condensation damp and mould within.
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