Striking mould
Language: English Series: RICS Property Journal ; May/June 2019, 22-24 (3)Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Considers the problems caused by excessive moisture and poor ventilation including condensation, damp and mould. According to the English Housing Survey Headline Report 2017- 2018, 897,000 homes in England had problems with damp with almost 450,000 affected by condensation and mould. The Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) lists 29 major hazards relating to mould and damp. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 gives tenants powers to bring action against landlords where a property is deemed unfit for human habitation. Lists mould categories and consider the effect on human health. Refers to the World Health Organisation Guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould 2009 summarises various studies linking mould to health. Argues that in order to rectify the damp problem, a holistic view of the property and causes should be considered.| Item type | Current library | Status | |
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Considers the problems caused by excessive moisture and poor ventilation including condensation, damp and mould. According to the English Housing Survey Headline Report 2017- 2018, 897,000 homes in England had problems with damp with almost 450,000 affected by condensation and mould. The Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS) lists 29 major hazards relating to mould and damp. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 gives tenants powers to bring action against landlords where a property is deemed unfit for human habitation. Lists mould categories and consider the effect on human health. Refers to the World Health Organisation Guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould 2009 summarises various studies linking mould to health. Argues that in order to rectify the damp problem, a holistic view of the property and causes should be considered.