This archive report was first published on 25 November 2019.
Derby resident Tanya Mcaulay, 34, claims her 11-year-old daughter Ashley is suffering from respiratory issues due to damp in their home.
According to Tanya, Ashley needs an inhaler despite not having asthma, as she struggles to breathe properly.
Derwent Living, the housing association responsible for the property, has been informed of the issue, but Tanya alleges that no action has been taken.
"Since we moved into this property, when my daughter Ashley gets a cold or cough she gets an inhaler because she can't breathe properly," Tanya told Derby Telegraph.
Heavy rain earlier this month caused further damage, with rainwater pouring through a hole in the ceiling of Ashley's room.
Tanya, who has osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, says she has been trying to get the issue resolved for months, but Derwent Living has only offered temporary fixes.
Derwent Living's head of asset management, Andy Nickels, stated that the association had replaced some broken tiles on the roof and had booked a follow-up appointment to determine further work needed.
However, Tanya's partner Aaron Owen expressed frustration with the association's response, saying, "There's never any quality in their work. I've worked for councils before so I understand they're short on resources but they should take pride in their work."
