What your landlord should do
Landlords should work with their tenants to ensure they know how to prevent mould. A landlord has to fix the damp or mould if the problem is either
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caused by a repair issue
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affecting your health and safety
Report the problem to your landlord
Make sure you let your landlord know when you have damp or mould in your home and
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what repairs are needed
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the impact on your health
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about damage to furniture and your belongings
If your landlord does not respond or fails to fix problem within a reasonable time you can complain to the council.
The environmental health team can look into serious repair problems that affect your health or put you at risk.
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