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I recently discovered some unexplained dampness and mold in my home. Despite checking for leaks and using one of the best dehumidifiers to reduce the moisture in my home, I couldn’t identify the source.

Even after checking my property for signs of mold , I was dumbstruck until I discovered the dampness was quietly coming from my neighbor’s side.

The problem with damp

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According to Helen Rolph, home insurance expert at Quotezone , penetrating dampness is the main cause of mold in the home, and when it comes from a neighboring property, it’s harder to identify.

Moisture from leaks, plumbing, gutters and shared walls can sometimes seep between neighboring properties and cause damage.…