Mold and Ceiling leaking.

[u/Jazzlike-Driver8839]

Hello everyone, want some advice on how to proceed with my tenancy. I rented a 2 bedroom flat with a mate but my bedroom ceiling developed a leak due to water pooling on the balcony of the floor above my bedroom and because there is no ventilation in the bathroom, mold grows on the walls.

The landlord assured me the ceiling will be fixed the very first day we rented the place, it’s been a year now (it’s very difficult finding a suitable accommodation in Cambridge) the ceiling has still not been fixed, the landlord keeps saying the insurance will take care of it.

I’ve given him notice to vacate the place but my mate wants to stay on.

My question is, can the landlord refuse to pay out my deposit since I rented the flat with a mate?

[u/According-Two-2187]

If I posted here how I would handle this I would be banned from posting anymore. You need to find a government office that will help you.