Sorry this is old chestnut of damp/condensation............
Im a Landlord but posting this for a friend who is a tenant (not of mine, I hasten to add). We have written in the first person singular for ease.......
I am in dispute with Landlord & Letting agent over mould in the property. They say caused by tenant lifestyle despite my heating & ventilating the property (with facilities available). They were not open to my explaining my lifestyle so that they could explain to me how my lifestyle was indeed causing the problem. Indeed I was told to shut up by the LL in front of the letting agent. I also confirm that I reported the appearance of mould promptly.
My bed/mattress is covered in mould, plus other items (soft furnishings, clothes) have been damaged ie also covered in mould, can these be cleaned effectivley or do they have to be dumped?
Landlord has offered an immediate release without penalty which I am happy to accept as soon as I secured another flat. I am packing up and ready to go asap.
Problem: Letting agent has refused to provide reference (rent always paid on time, including first 6 months upfront to secure the flat – its size is rare where I live, inspections all fine, no issues etc ) and I have been refused the flat I was hoping to get.
In summary, I called in the local authority housing officer yesterday and he stated that that the mould was caused by structural issues and unquestionably not tenant lifestyle (he cited about 6 different reasons). He is sending me a report which I will email to Letting Agent.
How do you think I should word my response to the Letting Agent, Ive already advised them that I want to exit asap and realise that the sooner Im out the sooner the LL can take the necessary actions to repair the flat.
How does one secure another flat without previous LL reference – I feel very aggrieved that the mould was not caused by me but I am being punished.
Is there a Letting Agents association that I can report this agency too (very well established company, with a number of offices in the local area).
Currently Im staying with a friend on a blow up mattress and living out of a holdall. I am receiving medical care as my lung capacity (prev perfect) is now at 45% due to a reaction to the mould spores.
I am ususally a very easy going person and would have been prepared to just exit, get my deposit back and move on BUT their refusal of a reference has made me think about taking legal action against the LL for not providing a habitable environment. (All 12 of the flats in the block suffer from mould and managing agent has fitted at least one blower and air vent to one flat) Do I have a realistic chance of success or is it more trouble than its worth?
Thank you in advance for your advice/opinions.
Im a Landlord but posting this for a friend who is a tenant (not of mine, I hasten to add). We have written in the first person singular for ease.......
I am in dispute with Landlord & Letting agent over mould in the property. They say caused by tenant lifestyle despite my heating & ventilating the property (with facilities available). They were not open to my explaining my lifestyle so that they could explain to me how my lifestyle was indeed causing the problem. Indeed I was told to shut up by the LL in front of the letting agent. I also confirm that I reported the appearance of mould promptly.
My bed/mattress is covered in mould, plus other items (soft furnishings, clothes) have been damaged ie also covered in mould, can these be cleaned effectivley or do they have to be dumped?
Landlord has offered an immediate release without penalty which I am happy to accept as soon as I secured another flat. I am packing up and ready to go asap.
Problem: Letting agent has refused to provide reference (rent always paid on time, including first 6 months upfront to secure the flat – its size is rare where I live, inspections all fine, no issues etc ) and I have been refused the flat I was hoping to get.
In summary, I called in the local authority housing officer yesterday and he stated that that the mould was caused by structural issues and unquestionably not tenant lifestyle (he cited about 6 different reasons). He is sending me a report which I will email to Letting Agent.
How do you think I should word my response to the Letting Agent, Ive already advised them that I want to exit asap and realise that the sooner Im out the sooner the LL can take the necessary actions to repair the flat.
How does one secure another flat without previous LL reference – I feel very aggrieved that the mould was not caused by me but I am being punished.
Is there a Letting Agents association that I can report this agency too (very well established company, with a number of offices in the local area).
Currently Im staying with a friend on a blow up mattress and living out of a holdall. I am receiving medical care as my lung capacity (prev perfect) is now at 45% due to a reaction to the mould spores.
I am ususally a very easy going person and would have been prepared to just exit, get my deposit back and move on BUT their refusal of a reference has made me think about taking legal action against the LL for not providing a habitable environment. (All 12 of the flats in the block suffer from mould and managing agent has fitted at least one blower and air vent to one flat) Do I have a realistic chance of success or is it more trouble than its worth?
Thank you in advance for your advice/opinions.