hi, i moved into my first rented house nearly 3 months ago. since then i have tried repeatedly to get repairs carried out. all the taps leak and there is black mould growing in one bedroom, bathroom and the living room. after numerous phone calls and i sent a letter detailing all the problems i have. i eventually managed to get somebody to sort all the leaks out but my agent and landlords contracted repair company will not even visit to see how bad the mould is. i just get told that somebody will be intouch!

can i with hold rent until it has been sorted?

can i get the problems fixed and send the bill to the agent, or diduct the amount from rent owed?