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Mid Devon Housing calls on tenants to help combat mould

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Mid Devon Housing hopes a survey into mould and damp will provide valuable feedback

Tenants of council-owned properties in mid Devon are being asked for their feedback to help tackle mould and damp.

Mid Devon Housing (MDH) is inviting residents in all of its properties to complete a survey about the issue.

It said the feedback "will provide an invaluable opportunity to address concerns".

MDH - Mid Devon District Council's housing team - looks after about 3,000 council properties in the region.

It said it currently had environmental sensors connected across 12 homes, providing insights into damp, mould and air quality risks.

MDH's technical support and repairs manager, Rosie Wills said: "By actively involving tenants, and making best use of the expertise of our long-standing staff, we are confident in our ability to staying true to our mission of providing safe, comfortable homes for our residents."

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