Damp and mould complaint letter
Create a clear formal complaint to your council or housing association about damp, mould, and poor living conditions.
Follow up overdue or ignored repair work with a stronger written request you can copy, print, or save as a PDF.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours faithfully,
Send by email or post to your landlord or housing association. Keep a copy with the date.
Give your landlord 14 days to arrange the repair. If they have a published response time, note it.
If nothing happens, escalate to a formal complaint, contact your local councillor, or refer to the Housing Ombudsman.
Create a clear formal complaint to your council or housing association about damp, mould, and poor living conditions.
For urgent issues like leaks, no heating, or dangerous defects — create a stronger written request with next-step guidance.
Take the next step when your landlord has ignored, delayed, or mishandled your complaint.