Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: The problems with a lack of #socialhousing are pretty clear, but another aspect of ...

The problems with a lack of #socialhousing are pretty clear, but another aspect of concern is the contempt with which some social #landlords treat their tenants and the lack of interest the Housing Ombudsman has in sanctioning those landlords.

What social housing needs is both more building, but also a social shift away from contempt for those who inhabit these homes.

This is just another aspect of the continued divisive role of #classism in British #politics

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/31/uk-housing-ombudsman-failing-to-fine-housing-associations-for-mould