Black Mould Problems

Damp or Mould Problems

Black mould is caused by damp, put simply the air becomes saturated with water to the point where it cannot absorb any more and the excess water vapour settles on walls and other surfaces forming black mould.  

Clear Law solicitors are experts in securing compensation for black mould where it can be proven that the underlying damp was caused by a housing disrepair issue such as:

• Faulty doors or windows allowing cold air and water into the property 
• Issues with rising damp 
• Water leaks from pipework or boilers 
• Missing roof tiles, damaged flat roofs or faulty guttering allowing in rainwater  
• Faulty heating systems  
• Structural damage such as cracks in the walls   

If you have black mould in your property and you believe that it may have been caused by a disrepair issue then we are here to help on a no win no fee basis.  

It is important that you act quickly, not only can the mould cause permanent and irreparable damage to clothing and other items, as it is an indicator of very damp living conditions it can also cause health problems or exacerbate existing health issues such as asthma or COPD.        

Black mould in itself isn’t automatically a sign that there is a housing disrepair issue present. If, for example, you routinely take showers without opening any windows or allowing any ventilation, or if you boil pans in the kitchen with the lids off then it is inevitable that the air will become very damp and, if done over a period of time, it will lead to mould appearing. In those circumstances the Court would not hold a landlord accountable as the fault would lie with the tenant.       

Call us now on 0800 246 1024 or click here to start your claim.