As the above bathroom did not have a window and a blocked extractor vent, the mold and damp on walls was bound to happen - especially with the shower being used everyday. It took 4-5 appointments from Irwell Valley Association and contractors before my complaint was finally dealt with successfully.
In the end the vent in the bathroom was unblocked. The ceiling and walls were redone using mould resistant treatment. And then painted with mould resistant paint. A mould resistant filler was also applied to the bath area. Due to the shower screen leaking both the bath panel and screen were changed.
I wonder what advice our landlord would give to a resident if he or she were to notice damp or mould spots within their home?
Useful links below
Surface damp and mould is caused by water condensation. This usually happens in the kitchen or bathroom where hot water makes the atmosphere steamy, but it can affect other rooms as well. Other signs will be water running down the inside of windows. You can reduce condensation by keeping rooms warm and well ventilated. Use an extract fan if one is fitted or open the window. Make sure that any vents in the window are open.
Small patches of mould can be wiped off but please report it if you have a major problem.
http://www.housecall.co.uk/docdamp.cfm?CFID=5530627&CFTOKEN=1d6cea1b44e51198-3B64B134-053B-8A52-AD1930CC645E1021&jsessionid=d630558877e521d937b3c40284b3f3c6c468https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/ShortReviewHealthImpactOfDampMould.pdf
http://www.rainbow-int.co.uk/?xhtml=xhtml/articles/Tackling-Mould-in-social-housing.html&xsl=articles.xsl
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