Tenant 'absolutely disgusted' to find MUSHROOMS growing in mould-hit apartment block

A tenant said she was left 'absolutely disgusted' to find mould and fungus growing in her New Islington apartment block.

Lyanne Moore has lived in her flat in Block E of Albion Works for just under a year. She said the problem with mould started in January.

The issue has persisted and has now started growing outside her flat door. She has shared photos of the fungus growing on the wall and reaching under the door.

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Lyanne said Residential Management Group (RMG), who are in charge of maintaining the building, were quick to sort the initial problem.

But she claims she has had no response about the latest growth. The problem has persisted after multiple leaks, she said. It is not the first time the Manchester Evening News has reported on the problem in Albion Works.

Back in February, resident Missy Koker told the Manchester Evening News the mould made her son ‘ill’. Photos sent by Missy showed a large mould problem on walls and in a storage unit. She said the problem left her feeling angry.

Lyanne, who pays a combined total of £1,100 a month to rent the flat with a friend, said she is angered by the issue. She has described the situation to the Manchester Evening News as 'absolutely disgusting.'

"I don't think anyone who lives in these blocks (should have to) see that, it's pretty nasty. It always leaks in (the area where fungus has grown) so I imagine it was bound to happen but it's just not natural and dangerous.

"You hear horror stories of those who get health problems for always being in close proximity to something like that so it needs to be gone."

Lyanne said there have been problems with RMG failing to turn up to fix the issue,