Can a tenant claim compensation for mould after the flat has been sold?

Can a tenant claim compensation for mould after the flat has been sold?

Compensation claim over mould issues after a landlord sold the flat, with house model, cash and paperwork.
12:02 AM, 23rd June 2026, 11 hours ago 1

Hi, I wrote a while ago about the tenant wanting compensation for mould. >> https://www.property118.com/tenant-wants-compensation-for-mould/ 

I have since sold the flat, but have been informed by the letting agent who were managing the flat that the tenant has been into the office with his mother. They said they are likely to take matters further if they feel there is no successful outcome. There was a bit of mould found at the bottom of the skirting board, which the handyman said was due to a lack of ventilation, but this was resolved quickly.

The tenant is asking for compensation for the handyman doing the work. The handyman responded within a couple of days and returned the following day to paint the room.

The tenant is also asking for compensation for using the dehumidifier, which I bought thinking it would help.  The tenant has also stated that some items were damaged, though I haven’t seen any photos.

The letting agent said they were going to deal with it, but I’ve now been told the mother plans to take things further.  Do you feel this could go further, and should this be paid without seeing evidence?

The letting agent doesn’t seem to offer much advice but I’ve sold the flat and the tenant is leaving soon.

Would you pay or negotiate?

Thanks,

Debra


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  • Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1506 - Articles: 1

    11:04 AM, 23rd June 2026, About 17 minutes ago

    They’ve seen the press/media ramping up “you can get £1000s in compensation” taking your landlord for mould issues you caused yourself and chancing it.

    As long as you have photos, written report from your contractor, dates mould reported and rectified, dated photos (photos have inbuilt hidden dates so any tampering by the tenant/his mother is fraud) of items damaged and how when they were damaged and why not reported promptly think you should be good to say “bring it on”.

    Did you/do you have legal cover?

    Was providing the dehumidifier to counteract the tenants lifestyle?

    Sold the flat or got an offer/exchanged contracts? When is the tenant vacating? Will they vacate?

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