Addressing Damp, Mould and Condensation
Damp, mould and condensation in residential homes are, unfortunately, a reasonably common occurrence. As our housing stock ages and our lifestyles progress, homes are not always appropriately designed to withstand normal domestic activity. Rejecting complaints
by tenants on the basis of ‘lifestyle choice’, is clearly unacceptable. Instead, our homes need to be resilient to everyday activities and capable of managing condensation.
Learning Outcomes
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Why are we here? – Why is damp & mould a prevailing issue and why we need to adapt our response.
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The Housing Ombudsman – spotlight on damp and mould.
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How people and homes have changed over the years.
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Understand types of damp and how to identify them.
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Understand condensation and how to identify it.
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Mould – what is it? Why is it hazardous to health? What are the preferred growing conditions?
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Explore the underpinning legislation of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This will allow delegates to understand why landlords cannot ignore the issue and the implications if they get things wrong.
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The importance of the 4 Rs – Report, Record, Respond, Resolve!
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Understand the triangle of ‘key components’ and the HIVE model in managing moisture levels.
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Deep dive each to understand the full extent of landlord obligations.
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Understand the ‘top tips’ and advice that we can give tenants to help them to help you. This must begin with tenant education and support.
Contact
Amphenol Procom Building
Rutherford Drive
Park Farm South
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
NN8 6AX​