# Black Mould

> Expert UK guidance on black mould — health risks, causes, safe removal, prevention, hazardous species, mycotoxins, rot fungi, and tenants' / landlords' legal rights.

Black Mould (blackmould.me.uk) is an information site for UK homeowners, tenants and landlords dealing with damp and mould. Content covers the four moisture causes (condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp, leaking services), hazardous mould species, mycotoxins, rot fungi, removal techniques per surface and room, and UK housing legislation including Awaab's Law.

## Causes

- [Causes of Mould](/causes): The four main moisture sources behind UK mould.
- [Condensation](/causes/condensation): How condensation causes mould and how to stop it.
- [Penetrating Damp](/causes/penetrating-damp): Rain ingress through walls, roofs and pointing.
- [Rising Damp](/causes/rising-damp): Groundwater rising through masonry.
- [Leaking Services](/causes/leaking-services): Hidden plumbing leaks behind walls.

## Hazardous Moulds

- [Hazardous Moulds](/hazardous): The most dangerous mould species in UK buildings.
- [Stachybotrys (Toxic Black Mould)](/hazardous/stachybotrys): Produces trichothecene mycotoxins.
- [Aspergillus](/hazardous/aspergillus): Aflatoxin-producing genus; causes aspergillosis.
- [Alternaria](/hazardous/alternaria): Common allergenic mould.
- [Fusarium](/hazardous/fusarium): Trichothecene and fumonisin producer.

## Mould Information

- [Mould Spores](/mould/spores): How mould reproduces and spreads.
- [Symptoms](/mould/symptoms): Respiratory, skin and neurological effects.
- [Diseases](/mould/diseases): Serious illnesses from prolonged exposure.
- [Prevention](/mould/prevention): Practical steps to stop mould growth.
- [Inspections](/mould/inspections): Professional surveys with thermal imaging.
- [Testing](/mould/testing): Air sampling and lab analysis.
- [UK Legislation](/mould/legislation): Awaab's Law, landlord duties, tenant rights.

## Where Mould Grows

- [Where Mould Grows](/where-mould-grows): Common locations in homes.
- [Bathrooms](/where-mould-grows/bathroom)
- [Kitchens](/where-mould-grows/kitchen)
- [Basements](/where-mould-grows/basement)
- [Lofts & Roofs](/where-mould-grows/loft-roof)
- [Windows](/where-mould-grows/windows)
- [Wall Cavities](/where-mould-grows/wall-cavities)
- [Fabric & Clothing](/where-mould-grows/fabric)

## Mycotoxins

- [Mould Toxins Overview](/toxins)
- [Aflatoxins](/toxins/aflatoxins)
- [Trichothecenes](/toxins/trichothecenes)
- [Alternariol](/toxins/alternariol)
- [Ochratoxin](/toxins/ochratoxin)
- [Citrinin](/toxins/citrinin)
- [Sterigmatocystin](/toxins/sterigmatocystin)
- [Aflatrem](/toxins/aflatrem)
- [Patulin](/toxins/patulin)
- [Penicillic Acid](/toxins/penicillic-acid)
- [Tenuazonic Acid](/toxins/tenuazonic-acid)
- [Cyclopiazonic Acid](/toxins/cyclopiazonic-acid)
- [Microbial VOCs](/toxins/microbial-voc)
- [Other Toxins](/toxins/other)

## Removal

- [Mould Removal Guide](/removal): DIY vs professional remediation.
- [Bathroom](/removal/bathroom)
- [Walls](/removal/walls)
- [Ceiling](/removal/ceiling)
- [Windows](/removal/windows)
- [Wood](/removal/wood)
- [Concrete](/removal/concrete)
- [Fabric](/removal/fabric)
- [Furniture](/removal/furniture)
- [Air Conditioning](/removal/air-conditioning)
- [Asbestos & Mould](/removal/asbestos)

## Rot Fungi

- [Rot Fungi](/rot-fungi): Wet rot and dry rot destroying structural timber.
- [Serpula Lacrymans (Dry Rot)](/rot-fungi/serpula-lacrymans)
- [Coniophora Puteana (Wet Rot)](/rot-fungi/coniophora-puteana)
- [Meruliporia Incrassata](/rot-fungi/meruliporia-incrassata)
- [Poria Vaillantii](/rot-fungi/poria-vaillantii)