What is Condensation?

  • Condensation occurs when warm, moisture-filled air comes into contact with cold surfaces such as walls, windows, and ceilings.

    When the air cools, it releases moisture as water droplets.

  • Common signs:

    • Water on windows in the morning
    • Damp patches on walls
    • Musty smell
    • Black spots starting to appear

  • Condensation is is the starting point of the problem.

    If ignored → it leads to mould

What is Mould?

Mould is a fungus that develops in damp, humid environments when moisture is left untreated.

It feeds on surfaces such as paint, plaster, and wallpaper.

  • Common signs:

    • Black, green or white patches
    • Spreading stains
    • Strong damp smell
    • Health symptoms such as coughing or breathing issues

  • Mould is the result of a moisture problem

How it happens

Why This Happens (Legal Responsibility)

This is now a legal compliance issue. Under Awaab’s Law, landlords must:

  • Investigate damp and mould issues
  • Identify the root cause
  • Take timely action
  • Provide evidence of resolution

  • Failure to act can result in enforcement, fines, and legal claims.

The Real Causes

Most problems are not caused by tenants — they are caused by the property itself:

  • Poor ventilation (lack of extractor fans or airflow)
  • Cold surfaces (insulation issues or thermal bridging)
  • Excess moisture (occupancy, drying clothes indoors)
  • Poor heating patterns

  • Cleaning mould does not solve the problem — identifying the cause does

The Correct Solution

Ventilation

  • Extractor fans
  • Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)
  • Improved airflow

Insulation

  • Internal wall insulation
  • Loft insulation
  • Removal of cold surfaces

Heating

  • Consistent background heating
  • Consistent background heating

What Doesn’t Work

  • Bleach cleaning (temporary fix only)
  • Anti-mould paint (covers the issue)
  • Opening windows occasionally

These are short-term fixes and do not meet compliance standards.

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