Landlords find dust a mite risky

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Dust Mite Claims For Landlords UK landlords could face compensation claims from tenants who have developed asthma because of dust mite infestations in their homes, according to researchers in Scotland. A four-year study carried out at Strathclyde University has proved that dust mites can trigger asthma attacks and that removing them from bedding and carpets, and introducing mechanical ventilation to circulate air and reduce humidity in modern homes, can help reduce symptoms

Period	Oct 2002
Held at	The Times, United Kingdom