Landlord & Tenant: A mouldy problem – who is responsible for getting rid of mould in rented accommodation?
By the end of 2021, a quarter of UK households will rent privately. That’s approximately 5.8 million households renting, due to the combination of soaring house prices and salaries remaining relatively static. Anyone who has been a serial renter will know that the state of privately rented housing can vary hugely. Some landlords take pride in their work, furnishing and finishing their properties to a high standard; whereas others complete the job as quickly and cheaply as possible. For the latter category, neglecting standards can cause all sorts of issues…