Mould and Damp Claims: Compensation for Your Health & Home
Living with mould or damp? This is a serious health hazard. Learn how to claim compensation from your landlord for failing to fix the issue.
Damp and Mould are More Than Just Unsightly
Damp and mould are classified as a 'Category 1 Hazard' under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - the same level of risk as asbestos. Exposure can lead to serious health problems, especially for children and those with respiratory conditions.
Types of Damp Your Landlord Must Fix:
- Penetrating Damp: Water leaking through the walls or roof from outside.
- Rising Damp: Groundwater moving up through the walls from the ground.
- Condensation Damp: Often caused by poor ventilation, insulation, or faulty heating which are the landlord's responsibility to ensure are adequate.
Your Right to Claim for Mould and Damp
If you've reported damp and your landlord has failed to resolve the underlying cause, you can claim compensation. This can cover:
- Damage to your health.
- Damage to your belongings (clothes, furniture, carpets).
- The stress and inconvenience of living in these conditions.
Under 'Awaab's Law', social landlords now have strict deadlines to respond to and fix serious hazards like mould.
UK Housing Claims
Housing Disrepair Team
Written and reviewed by our housing disrepair team
The UK Housing Claims team writes about tenant rights and holding landlords accountable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. We help tenants check if they can claim and connect them with specialist, SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
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