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Hi,

 

I’m a property owner and my tenant reported that they had mould in the bathroom. The property was renovated completely (new kitchen, bathroom, carpets etc) 6 months prior, so I was a bit surprised.

 

I went round with some paint with some fungicide and painted the ceiling.

 

About six months later, the tenant again reported that there was mould in the bathroom. Again, went round and painted the ceiling with a paint that contained a fungicide.

 

Sent an e-mail asking the tenant to make sure that they keep the top window in the bathroom slightly ajar so that there would be sufficient airflow in the bathroom. There is a small grating at the top of the window, however, was dirty and very little air comes through it even if it was cleaned.

 

Tenant responded that if they left the bathroom window ajar, it might negate any contents insurance they have. Tenant also wrote that it would also be cold in winter. They also wrote that they never leave any of the windows in the place open whilst they are at work. They asked if I could put some extractor fan in.

 

I considered this, however, the window belongs to the OC and any fan there would actually weaken the glass. Also, would somehow need to rewire it so that when they switched on the light in the bathroom, the fan would turn on.

 

I’m trying to determine when and if they open any of the windows in my property.

 

If my tenants don’t open the window in the bathroom, let alone anywhere else in my property, the mould will keep recurring. Is it reasonable of me to expect a tenant to open a window during the day? How can I provide a healthy property if my tenants don’t want to open the windows?

 

Thanks

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