MAKE A NEW CLAIM 0333 999 8800
Posted on February 2, 2026 by SheldonDavidsonSolicitors
COMPENSATION WON
£6,000
Ms. A was a tenant living in a rented property in Abbeywood. Over time, the home fell into a poor state of repair, with damp and mould becoming increasingly widespread and affecting several rooms. As the problems persisted, Ms. A became increasingly concerned about the condition of the property and the impact the disrepair was having on her ability to live safely and comfortably in her home.
The property suffered from extensive damp and mould, which affected internal walls and ceilings across multiple rooms and contributed to a range of related defects. Dampness was reported in the dining room/4th bedroom, bathroom, and several bedrooms, with mould also present around a bedroom window frame. The internal condition of the home was further affected by defects to ventilation and essential fixtures, including extractor fans that worked intermittently and defective air vents.
In addition, there were concerns about disrepair affecting the property’s services and fittings. These included defective plasterboards to a ceiling, a defective ceiling light, a defective fire alarm, a defective radiator, and electrics impacted by damp to a rear wall. In the kitchen, the back door was defective with visible cracking.
Externally, the issues were compounded by a defective roof with a history of leaks, defective guttering with weeds present, and moss growth to external walls. Poor ventilation and ongoing maintenance issues contributed to the damp conditions persisting and worsening over time.
The disrepair had a noticeable impact on Ms. A’s day-to-day life. Living with damp and mould across several rooms was distressing and disruptive, particularly where it affected sleeping areas and essential facilities such as the bathroom. The wider defects to ventilation, electrics, and safety-related fittings added to Ms. A’s anxiety and left her feeling unsettled in her own home, especially as the damp conditions continued without adequate resolution.
SDS Solicitors progressed the matter using an evidence-led approach, ensuring the landlord’s repairing responsibilities were properly addressed. The team:
Throughout, SDS Solicitors maintained clear communication and ensured Ms. A felt supported while the matter progressed.
The claim concluded successfully. The disrepair was progressed and the matter resolved with £6,000 recovered in compensation to reflect the disruption and distress Ms. A experienced as a result of the prolonged damp and mould, the impact on multiple rooms, and the associated defects affecting ventilation, electrics, and key fixtures within the home.
This case demonstrates how damp and mould can quickly escalate—particularly where external defects and poor ventilation allow conditions to persist—and why tenants should not be expected to live with unsafe or deteriorating conditions when repairs are overdue. SDS Solicitors ensured the client’s case was handled sensitively and robustly, resulting in a fair and practical outcome.
“Cases involving widespread damp and mould often require a thorough approach to ensure the underlying causes are properly addressed. This matter required persistence to secure a safe resolution for the client. We are pleased to have recovered compensation and achieved a positive outcome that reflects the impact the disrepair had on the client’s daily life.”
If you are living with damp, mould, leaks, or ongoing disrepair and your landlord is not putting things right, SDS Solicitors can help. The team offers a supportive, client-first service and can often act on a No Win No Fee basis.
SDS Solicitors supports clients across Manchester, including Ashton, Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Middleton, Failsworth, Rochdale, Oldham, and Whitefield, and also acts for tenants nationwide across England.
Contact SDS Solicitors today to speak with one of our housing disrepair solicitors and take the first step towards a safer, more comfortable home.
