Mould is a common issue in homes across the country, and it can appear in older and newer properties
I live in a 1972-built semidetached house. The house attached to mine has been unoccupied for almost a year and it seems will remain so for the foreseeable future. As I understand it, the house has two electric heaters, one downstairs and the other upstairs. Last week I found evidence of mould in a bedroom wardrobe backing on to the dividing wall. Could the unheated house next door have contributed to the mould appearing? And, if the answer is yes, does the neighbour have any responsibility to maintain the house by adequately heating it.
Mould is a common issue in homes across the country, and it can appear in older and newer properties. Several factors contribute to mould growth, most of which relate to heating, ventilation, and moisture control.
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