A MAN who has spent months in a flat with damp and mould on the walls and floor says a housing association has refused to sort out the problem.

James Lovett said his laminate flooring, carpet and clothes have been ruined by damp, which he says is in the corner of every room of his Droitwich flat.

However, Spa Housing Association says the problem is condensation and staff believe Mr Lovett has not taken notice of their advice to stop drying his washing indoors.

Mr Lovett said: "My three-year-old son Tyler visits at weekends and really it's not healthy for him. You get into bed and the bedclothes are damp. It's damp through the bottom of the wardrobe. I've had to chuck some clothes out. My laminate flooring has all risen. My bedroom carpet was new but underneath it's full of mould."

Mr Lovett moved into the ground floor flat in Shepherd's Place, Westlands, three years ago, but said the damp first appeared about six months ago. He said he reported it to the housing association's staff, who sent an external company called Damp Cure to inspect.

He said: "I was told I needed a Drimaster system and two humidity fans. They've agreed to put the humidity fans in but they've said they are not going to put in the Drimaster system. They have sent me a letter saying we have enclosed the report from Damp Cure but they haven't enclosed it."

Mr Lovett was advised to visit a launderette rather than dry his washing indoors, but he does not believe that will make any difference.

He said: "My partner pulled out an item of my clothes the other day and it's full of mould. It's sticking to everything. It's going to cost me money to replace the carpet, which I'm not willing to do because it will just happen again."

A spokeswoman from Spa Housing said: "Often condensation is mistaken for damp and that's why we've been out and visited Mr Lovett. We've done all we can to advise him on how to reduce the condensation in his home."

She said the association had now installed new extractor fans and a de-humidifier and believed Mr Lovett should take their advice to see if this improves the situation.