Lazy landlord hiked my rent but won't fix the mould issue

DEAR DEIDRE: MY lazy landlord has increased my rent but won’t fix anything.

I’m 72 and have lived in the flat for eight years.


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I worry he thinks I’m a soft touch because I’m a lot older than his other tenants.

For the past two years I’ve had to bathe in cold, slow-running water because the shower doesn’t work properly.

And recently I’ve noticed mould growing on the walls.

I think it’s affecting my breathing.

I’ve written to my landlord countless times but he just ignores me or tells me to fix it myself. It’s making me really stressed.

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DEIDRE SAYS:   Your landlord sounds more than lazy – he’s neglectful.

Cold showers are not pleasant and mould can be dangerous to your health.

This needs to be dealt with urgently.

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I recommend you get some legal advice to sort this out once and for all.
Contact citizensadvice.org.uk or call Shelter (shelter.org.uk, 0808 800 4444), who should be able to help you.

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