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2. RIGHTS AND





           RESPONSIBILITIES









          The Landlord must:

          • Provide the premises ‘reasonably’

          clean and fit to live in. You are

          provided a Condition Report at the

          beginning of your tenancy. It will be
          noted on this if there are any signs

          of mould and dampness



          • Keep the premises in ‘reasonable’

          repair (except where the disrepair is                 Who is responsible?

          caused by the tenant breaching the                    Deciding who is responsible for

          tenancy agreement)                                    cleaning mould depends on how it
                                                                appeared in the first place.

          • Mitigate loss, eg. promptly fixing                  Generally, if the mould is a result of

          damage to a bathroom wall before                      problems with the property (e.g. a

          mould growth can set in                               leaking roof) it is the property
                                                                manager/owner’s responsibility to

          The Tenant must:                                      clean the mould and make any


          • Keep the premises ‘reasonably’ clean                necessary repairs.
          and provide adequate ventilation.

                                                                If the tenant causes the mould, they

          • Tell the landlord about any damage                  are responsible for cleaning it and

          to the premises as soon as possible                   paying for any damage caused.


          • Mitigate loss – take reasonable steps               Example. If the tenant allows steam

          to limit or avoid loss eg. avoiding                   to build up in the bathroom without

          damage to their clothes by removing                   property ventilation and/or regular

          them from a built-in wardrobe where                   cleaning, resulting in mould

          mould is growing.

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