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Feb 2016
An association of Inventory Clerks is urging private landlords to consider that the time is right to initiate a mid-tenancy inspection of their property.
One of the main reasons to do so now is because many rented homes could be experiencing problems with mould due to condensation.
The association is advising letting agents private landlords to be aware of such a problem and that it is better to be safe than sorry.
The Chair of the association Patricia Barber said: “Mould can be caused by a lack of ventilation or incorrect drying of wet washing – even if just one tenant is living in the property,
“It can also be caused by on-going leaks both inside and outside the property, blocked gutters and missing roof tiles.”
She says that the properties are more likely to suffer from mould if more than one person is living in the residence.
The association recommends that landlords if detect a build up mould, then make sure that it’s not down to a ventilation issue that can be resolved quickly. However if it is down to tenants’ causing the problem, then it is best to write to them with instructions on how to resolve the problem, wiping down walls etc.
Pat Barber added: “If mould is not dealt with on a regular basis the resulting damage could cause both tenant and landlord a lot of money at the end of a tenancy.”
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