prhp/DG1/44/11/Comp

The Committee accepted that there was evidence that there had been mould in the external wall of the bedroom. This was confirmed by Mr and Mrs Pilcher at the Hearing and was depicted in the photographs made available to the Committee. In any event, Mr Ford accepted that he had seen the mould on visiting the Property. The Committee accepted that Mr Ford had taken prompt action to remedy matters but his efforts had been frustrated by the ill health of Mr Telford. However appropriate action had been taken to eliminate the mould. We accepted that the area of mould in the bedroom was treated and repainted in March 2011. In the course of the inspection the Committee tested the external wall of the bedroom with a Protimeter and found no evidence of significant dampness. It was clear that any dampness was not rising damp or penetrating damp and was likely to be condensation. To minimise the effects of condensation the Committee suggest that a number of measures might assist reduce the effects of condensation. Such measures could include ensuring that the bedroom is properly ventilated, the Property is adequately heated, wardrobes/cupboards are ventilated, a space is left between furniture and the walls and clothes are not dried on radiators.The Committee determined that the Landlords had complied with the duty imposed by section 14(1) (b) of the Act.The decision of the Committee was unanimous.

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