To support landlords improve the quality and living conditions of York’s private tenants, City of York Council is running a course on combating cold, damp and mould.

Excess cold is one of the biggest problems in private rented properties in York, largely because of the high number of older, energy-inefficient houses in York. Each year, over 50 per cent of complaints received by the council from tenants in private rented accommodation in York are about condensation and mould – largely caused by cold and poor ventilation – and the complaints peak during the winter months.

To help landlords and agents avoid these issues arising in the first instance and to help deal effectively with them when they arise, a short course is being run. The session will give:
• Latest research on avoiding these problems in the first instance
• Affordable and effective solutions to cold, damp and mould
• Case studies on causes and remedies for damp and mould
• Advice to share with tenants on avoiding condensation and mould.
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