Summary
A woman named Kassie and her children moved into a social housing property in Halifax and were upset to find it had bare floorboards without any carpets. Many social housing properties in the UK do not have carpets, as landlords are not legally required to provide them. Charities like Noah's Ark Centre help by offering free carpets to families in need, and there is ongoing discussion about changing the law to require floor coverings in all rooms.
Key Facts
- Kassie and her children found their new home in Halifax had no carpet, just bare floorboards.
- UK landlords are only required by law to provide flooring in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Noah's Ark Centre is a charity that helps by providing free carpets to families.
- A project called "Carpets Like a Boss" started to supply carpets to people in need.
- The UK government has considered changing the law to make it necessary for landlords to provide carpets.
- A campaign group estimates that 1.2 million homes lack carpeting in bedrooms and living areas.
- Andrew Sykes from Noah's Ark Centre manages the carpet distribution effort, which began after a child was injured by a splinter from bare floors.
