Mould growing in a house can make people ill and has actually killed people.

The mould gives off spores and other organic compounds which can cause asthma attacks, coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.  It has even been found growing in lungs once an individual has been exposed to it. Youngsters and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.

Older and poorly insulated properties are more likely to encourage mould to flourish particularly in rooms where there is more moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Mould can arise because of defects in a house such as a leaking roof, leaking pipes or gutter or rotten window frames, perished sealant, a cracked wall or faulty pointing.

Under the law, landlords must make sure that a home in disrepair is made fit for human habitation. Where mould is created by a defect, the landlord should make repairs.

Where a person living in a rented home with mould has developed breathing difficulties a claim can be made for the personal injuries suffered as a consequence.

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