At Sparrowhawk Legal we believe passionately in helping people resolve disputes with their landlord over housing disrepair issues. Damp and mould is one of the most common forms of housing disrepair issue, so contact our team today for friendly and compassionate legal support if you are experiencing this problem in your rental property.  

Types of Damp and Mould

Damp can appear in many different forms, such as:

• Condensation – Caused by poor quality windows, rotting frames, poor ventilation or insulation.

• Penetrating damp – This is damp that seeps into structural features, mainly walls, and is caused by damaged external features, such as walls, gutters, fascias and soffits, and internal pipework.

• Rising damp – Where moisture from ground level travels up a wall, usually caused by there being no damp-proof course installed.

• Traumatic damp – Where flooding or an extreme plumbing issue causes damp.

The Effects of Damp and Mould

Damp can cause mould spots around windows and skirting boards and can make paint and plaster bubble up and blister. If left untreated, damp and mould can be very hard to remove and can get worse, causing structural damage. Mould that appears does not look nice, and can be smelly and very unpleasant to live with. Mould is a type of fungal growth, and can also cause health problems, such as breathing issues, asthma and bronchitis, as well as allergic reactions such as sneezing and coughing and even rashes and eczema.

Living with a damp and mould problem can be classed as an unsafe condition. It can lead to stress and anxiety, and people can feel depressed and frustrated. It can also lead to relationship breakdowns. No tenant needs to live like this, and any damp and mould issue that is developing in a rental property needs to be reported to a landlord. It is their responsibility to repair the root cause of the issue and return your home to the safe and comfortable one you moved into. Sparrowhawk Legal can help you resolve this issue with your landlord, so contact our team today.   

Our Services at Sparrowhawk Legal

We are a client-focussed legal service with a team of specialist professionals who are dedicated to helping resolve legal disputes for tenants in rental properties.

• Traumatic damp – Where flooding or an extreme plumbing issue causes damp.

• Online consultation service that can be accessed from anywhere in England

• Expert legal support to help you navigate housing disrepair disputes

• Guidance and advice through all stages of a dispute including organising repair work, processing housing disrepair claims and representing you in any formal legal proceedings to secure suitable compensation

• Clear, jargon-free advice and regular communications

• We leave you with a repaired home that is safe and comfortable

• We operate on a no win no fee basis, so there is no financial risk to you

Professional Housing Disrepair Support From Sparrowhawk Legal

At Sparrowhawk Legal we understand the discomfort of living with a housing disrepair issue, and the anxiety you may feel about entering into a dispute with your landlord. Let us shoulder the burden of this and take on the dispute for you. Contact our team today for friendly and compassionate legal support with your housing disrepair dispute, and we will help you secure the justice you deserve.