A household of 5 has been compelled to dwell in a tent after heavy rain prompted black mould to unfold of their Melbourne dwelling.
The household instructed 9News there have been pre-existing constructing defects of their newly bought property which contributed to the unfold of mould.
Melbourne father Andrew Baldwin stated it is made their dwelling "fully unlivable".
"I am unable to consider it. I am unable to consider we've got received thus far," Baldwin stated.
"We simply really feel insufficient now as a mum or dad as a result of we failed."
Carpet from the youngsters' bed room has now been ripped up. It is coated in mould, which they consider has come up from the timber.
Organic Well being Providers Dr Cameron Jones stated there was proof of mould in a number of rooms of the property.
"It has been decided that the interior wall linings have straw in them. Meaning after they get moist, mould can flourish and it has been rising beneath the carpet," he stated.
"When I've accomplished moisture testing on the timbers, they're exhibiting wherever from 20 to 30 per cent plus, and that is a extremely unhealthy factor."
Mom Angalina Walsh stated the nights spent within the tent have been "freezing".
"It was speculated to be our dwelling," Walsh stated.
The household stated the problems weren't disclosed or recognized after they purchased the property off the proprietor builder, earlier this 12 months.
Regardless of having dwelling and contents insurance coverage, Allianz has denied their declare as a result of the defects had been pre-existing.
The household is now exploring authorized motion towards the constructing surveyor and the proprietor builder who bought them the property.