Mould can cause respiratory issues. The spores can be breathed into the lungs of people causing serious issues. However, mould is often left untreated in homes, especially private rented properties.
A family from Oldham claimed that their son aged 27 died from living in a rental property where the damp was not remedied by the landlord. The young man suffered with chest pains and then sadly died.
It can be difficult to prove causation between a health condition and living in a property where there is disrepair, but that does not mean a Landlord can get away from allowing the issue to remain. If you live in a property where there is mould or damp, you should contact your local Environmental Health Officer and the office can prosecute the landlord and force the repairs.
It can be difficult to find a law firm that will accept disrepair claims. NewBold may take on certain cases under a no-win-no-fee arrangement.
Not all claims for disrepair are genuine and some unscrupulous tenants will raise unfounded disrepair claims just to put a hold on any possession claims. So if you are a Landlord that feels this has happened, then you may be able to defend the application, you may also be able to make a claim against your letting agent for failure to inspect your property.
If you have any further questions, then please call our housing team for further advice and guidance housing@newboldsolicitors.com
Disclaimer: the above is not intended to be legal advice or medical advice, cases differ and the advice will differ depending on your individual circumstances.
