Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy

9.1 Leaseholders are responsible for managing and maintaining their own properties including damp, mould and condensation, in accordance with their lease agreement. The council do not carry out damp, mould and condensation remedial works to leasehold properties unless covered by the lease.

9.2 The council as the freeholder are responsible for repairs to the fabric of the building, such as roof repairs and will carry out repairs appropriate to these.  We are only responsible for repairs to a leaseholder's property if we have not complied with this obligation.

9.3 Leaseholders are responsible for any repairs to their own property which are due their own actions or inactions.  Any neglect by the leaseholder to manage or carry out repairs for which they are responsible for, and where this has a direct impact on the condition of a Council owned property will be dealt with in accordance with the lease.

9.4 Where a leaseholder or other landlord is responsible for undertaking or authorising work to stop a leak, or prevent damp and mould spread, we expect them to carry this out promptly, and if not we will consider what further action is appropriate.