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Ishak’s family – who lived in a housing association flat in Rochdale, Greater Manchester – complained about the mould to the property manager, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, but nothing was done.Private renters in the UK continue to face “unsafe housing” and “rogue landlords” – but what is being done about it?one woman who’s in the midst of taking legal action
However, it’s also important for tenants renting from private landlords to know their rights when it comes to dealing with damp and mould. To give you the information you need, we asked John Gallagher, principal solicitor atIf your home is damp, your landlord could be obligated to fix it. “The landlord’s responsibility starts when they are made aware of the problem, so it’s important that tenants let their landlord know about the problems as soon as possible; it’s not always obvious what the cause of mould is, so sometimes expert advice may be needed.