Baby did not die due to mouldy flat, coroner finds
Original Article Summary
Akram Mohammed died of various infections but his parents previously blamed their living conditions.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Coroner found that a baby's death was caused by Strep B infection, pneumonia and Vitamin D deficiency rather than mould in the family's Camden housing association flat, though the property did have damp and mould issues.
Investor Relevance
Reinforces that while mould may not always be directly fatal, landlords still face significant legal, reputational and regulatory risks from damp/mould conditions. Highlights importance of proper property maintenance and swift remediation to avoid tenant complaints, legal action, and regulatory scrutiny.
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