fungi growth in the kitchen

[parris]

The white wood panel underneath my neighbour's kitchen cabinet has started to discolour showing brown/ black patches and recently she has noticed some fungi(mushroom like) growth from underneath it. Her kitchen is clean otherwise. Could it be damp? She has her dishwasher there and I thought that perhaps the water may have been leaking but my neighbour says that she has not noticed any leak. Could anyone suggest what may be causing the fungi growth?

[Ethel]

Definitely damp, either from a leaking appliance - very likely if confined to one place - or rising damp.

Have a good feel of the surrounding timber

[ChuckFickens]

if it's a under the counter dish washer pull it out dry the area under it then put it back but put some newspaper under it then run a cycle, you'll soon know if it's leaking by checking the paper after the cycle!

try and get the paper right back to the wall.

[parris]

Thanks. Could my neighbour's home and buildings insurance be helpful in this matter?