A report to Barnsley Council says a 'task force' is being set up to help resolve the problems.
Barnsley Council says it saw a "significant increase" in complaints over mould and related issues at the end of last year
The number of "live requests" relating to damp, mould or condensation had "significantly increased" by 59% in November, standing at 562 by month's end, a Barnsley Council report said.The authority said there would be an "immediate inspection regime" after the death of Rochdale toddler Awaab Ishak.in his flat in the town in Greater Manchester in December 2020.
The company had also carried out urgent inspections of 156 properties where the gas has been capped off, amid concerns lack of heating might be "detrimental" to the properties and health of tenants, it added.
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