i have just noticed i have dampness in my flat, help?
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June 14th, 2009 at 2:50 am
What does your signed lease say?
June 15th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I would tell them they need to come today. They have to fix it. If they cannot fix it, they need to find you suitable arrangements until it is fixed. If there is mold, that is bad.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:24 am
by a de-humidifier
June 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
None, dampness is not a dangerous structural repair problem and as such does not have to be done. Chances are that all your landlord would do is say, tell you waht, after 12 months, you move out and I will fix the damp.
Then he will do another 12 month hire to someone else…..
June 20th, 2009 at 9:08 am
AS FOR YOUR SEE YOUR LEASE, TO FIX THE PROBLEM, YOU’LL PROBABLY NEED JUST A DEHUMIDIFIER. UNLESS OF COURSE THERE’S WATER LEAKING IN FROM A BROKEN PIPE OR OTHER SOURCE. IF THAT’S THE CASE, YOUR LANDLORDS LIABLE
GOD BLESS
June 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I live in the USA, so this is just a guess. Read your lease. The place has to be habitable. Ask him check the other units for plumbing leaks. If the dampness is causing mold, I would think that has to be remediated. Ask him to buy a dehumidifier to remove the moisture/humidity from the air and surroundings. That will increase electric usage. Good luck.
June 21st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
He must get it sorted immediately as Lanlords now fear the word damp, there has been a new bill passed and they have to sort it as quick as possible. If he tries fobbing you off get in toch with the Local Council, they maintain who can rent and will charge heavy penalties. Good luck
June 24th, 2009 at 4:52 am
whatever rights you have in your lease.