Landlords in Ireland have to follow certain procedures before asking you to leave rented accommodation. How easily you can be evicted by your landlord depends on the type of tenancy you have, and how long you have been in the accommodation. Most private residential tenancies are covered by the Residential […]
This document presents World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the protection of public health from health risks due to dampness, associated micro- bial growth and contamination of in door spaces. The guidelines are based on a comprehensive review and evaluation of the accumulated scientific evidence by a multidisciplinary group of […]
Health Risk of Dampness or Mould in Houses Two recent comprehensive review articles, by the World Health Organization [4] in 2009 and by Mendell et al. in 2011 [40], have summarized current knowledge on health effects of damp and moldy buildings, based on the overall scientific literature. The WHO review […]
Mould growth is caused by either building defects, which wets building elements, or by condensation. Mould growth will develop on walls, furnishing, and clothes once dampness is present for a period of time. Mould fungus needs three conditions to grow (infection, nourishment and a damp environment) and these will be […]
