{"id":6594,"date":"2019-11-25T14:18:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/?p=6594"},"modified":"2019-11-25T14:18:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:18:56","slug":"the-tricky-issues-of-damp-and-mould","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/the-tricky-issues-of-damp-and-mould\/","title":{"rendered":"The tricky issues of damp and mould"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIt\u2019s not meant to be damp when we\u2019re indoors, but sadly some properties are damp, and when damp conditions persist, mould can grow. Although the exact risks from mould are hard to quantify, health experts generally agree that mould spores aren\u2019t good for us. Which brings us to the question of what to do about damp and mould in a rented property. As a tenant, what are your rights and responsibilities? It\u2019s easy to say it\u2019s the landlord\u2019s problem, but in truth, it might not be.<\/p>\n

Who is responsible?<\/h3>\n

In simple terms, the landlord is responsible for providing a home that is fit to live in. If damp is due to structural issues, a failed damp-proof course, leaking pipes or a dodgy roof, then you can ask the landlord to make the necessary repairs and redecorate any internal damage. But it\u2019s worth knowing that it could be you that\u2019s causing the problem.<\/p>\n

The things we do every day in our homes release moisture into the atmosphere. Cooking, boiling the kettle or taking a shower all contribute. If we dry laundry on an airer, we\u2019re contributing to the issue. Even when we breathe, we are releasing water vapour.<\/p>\n

We can get a little smarter about how we handle things, use extractor fans or cover pans when they\u2019re on the stove for example, but we need two things to counter the increased moisture \u2013 adequate ventilation and heating. And in most cases, it\u2019s the tenant who\u2019s responsible for the both of those. If you\u2019re being very frugal with the heating and keeping all the windows closed, you could be building up a problem.<\/p>\n

Disputes<\/h3>\n

Disputes can arise about where the responsibility for controlling damp and mould lies. Often tenants blame landlords and vice versa. The solution can be to get an expert in to diagnose the cause, and although as a tenant you may be reluctant to do this, it\u2019s worth knowing that if the problem is related to heating or ventilation, and damage to the property results, the landlord is permitted to make a deduction from your deposit when the tenancy ends.<\/p>\n

Of course, no one wants to get into a dispute over damp issues and keeping a good relationship with your landlord can help. If you are doing what you can to control moisture levels, drying washing outdoors whenever possible, for example, but still having issues, then your landlord may be willing to improve ventilation or heating or even supply a dehumidifier.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s just go back to that earlier statement. The accommodation your landlord provides must be fit to live in. <\/em>For tenancies which started from or after 20 March 2019, this is a legal requirement. One of the factors which would cause a property to be deemed unfit would be damp, where the damp could seriously impact your health or prevent you from making full use of your home. \u00a0Although it sometimes takes an expert to determine the underlying cause of damp, you do have legal protection if you\u2019re not to blame, and landlords not sticking to their obligations can be forced to carry out improvements.<\/p>\n

Damp is a tricky issue, but remember, it doesn\u2019t have to impact your health. Be aware of it, talk to your landlord about it and take action if you need to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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