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The housing association provided them with dehumidifiers but her three children, who share a room, said it makes it difficult to sleep.

After the housing association organised washing the mould off, the problems "quickly returned", they added.

But owners Wheatley Homes housing association claimed the flats were not fit for purpose and could not feasibly be altered to meet modern floor space standards.

The rubbish has since been cleared up by the housing association responsible for the upkeep of Mr Armstrong's estate.

The housing association in charge of the building, Caredig, said it was conscious of the impact on residents, and was working to resolve the fault as quickly as possible.