Tenant wants compensation for mould?

Hi, I am after a bit of advice, please, from the Property118 community. I have a flat which is managed by a letting agent, and a while ago there was mould in the flat, which the handyman sorted, but warned that the same thing would happen if the windows aren’t opened. Well, this did happen a few weeks later.

At the time, the tenant said he was looking to get out of his contract. He’s still there and will be there till the end of June. He is asking for compensation for the handyman being in his room.

I bought him a dehumidifier, and he’s asking for compensation for using it. I have asked him to send copies of the energy bills to the letting agent. The office is a minute from the flat. He has refused to do this, but continues to send passive-aggressive emails.

He has also said a number of items were ruined, though there are no photos, nor has he shown a backpack or bedding, which he says were ruined.

He is asking for £381 in compensation. I am unsure how to go about this. Do I accept these things were ruined and the price he’s asking is correct, or do I negotiate?

The rent is due on the first of the month, and as of yet, he hasn’t paid this month’s rent. I should also say that I am in the process of selling the flat, which is likely to be in the next week or so.

Any advice on this matter would be welcome. I’ve found the letting agent to offer no advice.

Thanks,

Debra