Landlord Mould Obligations: Fitness for Human Habitation Act
A small patch of mould doesn’t automatically mean a landlord has broken the law, but ignoring its underlying cause can put both the property and a tenant’s health at risk. The landlord obligations for mould under Fitness for Human Habitation Act depend on the...
How to Challenge an Inflated Service Charge for Communal Damp Repairs
A large communal damp repair bill isn’t automatically justified just because work was carried out. If the charge arrives with little explanation, it’s reasonable to ask what was repaired, why it was necessary and how your share was calculated. Understanding how to...
Leaseholder vs no-obligationholder: Structural Damp Guide 2026
According to the English Housing Survey, approximately 1.3 million homes in England are currently struggling with damp issues, which is the highest level seen in five years. This data highlights the critical need for clarity regarding leaseholder vs expertholder...
Resolving a Dispute Over Damp Caused by a Neighbour’s Extension (2026 Guide)
Calling a solicitor before commissioning a specialist diagnostic inspection is often the costliest mistake you can make when water ingress appears beside fresh brickwork. Successfully resolving a dispute over damp caused by a neighbour’s extension doesn’t...
Housing Ombudsman Damp Complaint: Evidence Guide
Wiping recurring black mould from your walls will never resolve a structural building defect, no matter how frequently your landlord blames indoor laundry habits. When reporting damp leads only to prolonged bureaucratic delays, gathering evidence for a housing...
Can a no-obligationholder Refuse Permission for Essential Damp Proofing in the UK?
If toxic mould and crumbling plaster are spreading across your flat, can a expertholder refuse permission for essential damp proofing simply because they own the external brickwork? Few situations are more maddening than watching damp degrade your living space while an...
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