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LL/T liability for damp damaged goods
Allan87
Posts: 465 Forumite
I left my rented property for 10 days and upon my return discovered large black patches of mould in my bedroom cupboards (which hadn't been there when I left). The room is always adequately ventilated and I do not dry any clothes in there so I don't think its any lifestyle factors causing it. I also have a history of asthma so am always concerned about preventing damp. The wall is an exterior wall encasing a blocked up chimney stack which I've heard can be prone to damp. I'm now left with several items such as garments, books and bedding which are either unsalvageable or have seen better days, am I on my own with this one or does the LL have some responsibility? I only ask because 10 days seems very fast for mould to develop if there wasn't an existing problem, although of course I may be totally wrong, in which case please don't bite my head off!
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Was it adequately heated in the period you were out of the property?0
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The heating is set to come on at intervals which I didn't turn off so there would have been no change in conditions.0
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If the damp is inside a cupboard then it's unlikely to be penetrating damp, more likely condensation. Condensation in bedrooms is largely caused by breathing, and the only cure is ventilation and/ a dehumidifier. Do you sleep with the bedroom door closed and did you leave it closed whilst you were away? Obviously you didn't ventilate the bedroom or open the cupboards while away, which would be a contributing factor.Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️0
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