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Damp and mould
CLAIMING FOR DAMP AND MOULD DISREPAIR IN YOUR PROPERTY
Damp and mould problems in your property can be very distressing, causing damage to your property and a negative impact on your health.
It’s important to understand your responsibilities as a tenant when you notice damp and mould in your home, and how to ensure your landlord should address the issue.
If your landlord does not deal with the damp and mould problems promptly and effectively, you could be entitled to compensation.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DAMP AND MOULD?
Damp can be caused by several issues, including:
- Poor ventilation
- Water leaks
- Moisture rising damp from the ground
- Moisture penetrating through the walls
- Insufficient insulation
- High humidity
- Defective Guttering
HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF DAMP AND MOULD?
To spot signs of damp in your property, look for tell-tale indicators such as:
- A musty smell
- Discoloured or peeling paint/wallpaper
- Watermarks or stains on walls and ceilings.
- Mould or mildew growth
- Crumbling plaster
- Rotting wood or rusting metal.
- Visible damp patches
- Condensation on windows
- A cold, clammy feeling in certain rooms
Regularly inspecting your home for these signs can help you address damp problems early.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SPOT DAMP IN YOUR HOME?
Early reporting to your Landlord helps prevent the problem from worsening and shows that you’ve acted responsibly.
Any delay could lead to more severe damage that’s harder to fix.
It’s important to provide your Landlord with access to your property so that they can assess the situation properly.
Ensuring they can properly inspect the issue is the first step to getting it treated and resolved promptly.
DAMP AND MOULD HEALTH RISKS
Damp and mould in homes can lead to respiratory issues, especially for individuals with asthma, allergies, or weakened immune systems.
Mould that grows due to dampness can cause symptoms like coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and in severe cases, respiratory infections.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU WAIT TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED?
Once reported to the landlord, repairs should be addressed within a reasonable period of time, depending on the severity of the damp and mould.
FIXING DAMP AND MOULD PROBLEMS
The type and cause of the damp and mould will determine how it should be fixed. Your landlord should identify the most effective solution for permanently resolving the issue.
SOLUTIONS FROM YOUR LANDLORD MAY INCLUDE:
- Installing better ventilation
- Repairing leaks
- Improving insulation
- Treating the walls with anti-mould paint
- Applying/repairing insulation
- Fixing leaking gutters
- Repair any defective pointing on external walls
View success stories”I'm so glad I went ahead with Liberay. I struggled for years to get my landlord to take my issues seriously from mould and damp issues to other things around my property. Very helpful and friendly and showed so much compassion and understanding. Thank you.
Mariah
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TENANT RIGHTS
As a tenant, you have the right to live in a safe, habitable home.
If the landlord fails to address these issues after being given reasonable notice, you may be entitled to seek compensation for the inconvenience caused.
