{"id":7992,"date":"2019-07-11T14:55:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T13:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/?p=7992"},"modified":"2024-07-13T18:25:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T17:25:54","slug":"mould-in-a-rental-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/mould-in-a-rental-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Mould In A Rental Property &#8211; Who&#8217;s Responsible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mould in a rental property can cause&nbsp;serious health issues&nbsp;and therefore, should not be ignored by either landlord or tenant. &nbsp;The mould fungi have been identified as the source of many health risks such as asthma, allergies,&nbsp;infections and sinusitis. Moulds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxins that may cause reactions as well as being unsightly. And, it&#8217;s not uncommon &#8211; according to a recent housing survey by Shelter, 61% of renters have suffered damp, mould or leaking roofs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The laws and rules surrounding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/property-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">management<\/a> of mould in a rental property&nbsp;aren&#8217;t clear cut, so when it comes to deciding who&#8217;s responsible for removing the mould and fixing any afflicted areas, it can result in disputes between landlords and tenants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta\">Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/landlord-legionella-risk-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Guide To Landlord Legionella Risk Assessments \u2013 Is Your Water Safe?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes mould to appear? &nbsp; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main causes of mould include; water leaks, penetrating or rising damp,&nbsp;wet or damp basements or crawl spaces, condensation, excessive&nbsp;water vapour or steam being generated through cooking, washing, bathing, showering and clothes drying, inadequate ventilation and\/or&nbsp;heating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/asbestos-in-rented-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asbestos In Rental Property: What Landlords Should Be Aware Of<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who&#8217;s responsible for dealing with mould in a rental property? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For mould to be the landlord&#8217;s fault, it will usually have been caused by something that&#8217;s wrong with the build of the house, such as structural defects, leaking pipes, or ineffective damp-proofing. This may be different in commercial properties where the tenant may take on repairing responsibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common cause of mould is through condensation and this is typically caused by the tenant&#8217;s lifestyle. For example, lack of proper ventilation, not opening windows or using heating. They should be regularly airing the property to prevent the growth of mould. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can landlords do to prevent mould in a rental property? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking from the outside of the property, a landlord should first check for obvious structural defects,&nbsp;that the walls are not suffering from rising damp, is there a presence of a damp-proof course? &nbsp;Check that any wall cavities are clear of debris and that&nbsp;airbricks are clear and perhaps consider fitting additional airbricks to ventilate under suspended floors. Ensure that the&nbsp;roof tiles are in good condition and no leaks are present. Inspect the&nbsp;guttering and downpipes, make sure that they are carrying the water away&nbsp;from the property or into adequate drains. &nbsp;Solid concrete floors are prone to dampness so may require a&nbsp;damp proof membrane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/rental-property-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rental Property Maintenance: Whose Responsibility Is It?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can tenants do to prevent mould? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When checking a tenant into a property, we always advise going through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord-inventory-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory<\/a> with them room by room. &nbsp;At this point, it is a good idea to educate them on the causes of mould and how little lifestyle choices can make a big difference to their living conditions, health and comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, after a bath or shower, the room should be ventilated to the outside, not to the rest of the house &#8211; just opening a window (and closing the door) will help. &nbsp; You as the landlord may also wish to fit an extractor fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advise tenants to dry clothes outside on a line (if possible)&nbsp;or in a cool area of the property (although this may take&nbsp;longer, less moisture will be held in the air at any one time). &nbsp;If the tenant chooses to dry clothes indoors, they should ensure that there is plenty of ventilation in the room. If they are using a tumble dryer, the dryer should ideally have external air extraction. &nbsp;When people come in with wet coats and umbrellas, they should be hung or placed outside the living&nbsp;area to dry &#8211; like the porch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta\">Up next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/gas-safety-checks-landlords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gas Safety Check Regulations For Private Landlords \u2013 A 2021 Guide For Buy To Lets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficulty finding proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem with mould in your buy-to-let property is the difficulty of identifying the person at fault. It can be tough to prove whether the mould was caused by a structural defect or simply a lack of ventilation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particularly difficult cases, a damp expert can be called in to assess the property&nbsp;and make a report that can be used as proof of the party at fault. They can also recommend the best ways to remove the mould and prevent it from growing again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Mould in a rental property can cause&nbsp;serious health issues&nbsp;and therefore, should not be ignored by either landlord or tenant. &nbsp;The mould fungi have been identified as the source of many [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-7992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-landlord-advice","tag-property-maintenance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Who&#039;s responsible for mould in a rental property? 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