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Wetwalls
mark2004uk
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I have a problem every winter, the house we rent has old stone walls, the front bedroom are just bare plaster, the side where the sky dish is on the outside is wet and very cold, I thought that the old stone cutters were leaking, water running down the wall and coming in via the bolts for the sky dish. The gutters have been sorted but the wall is still wet, just at that side, there are no vents in the windows, but there's a vent in the boarded up fireplace. We put paper on the wall to give it insulation but that also got wet.
Is there anyone such as an inspector who can visit homes rented via private landlords ? Due to being on pre-payment meters it costs a fortune for the gas to heat and the electric for a dehumidifier. I have asked the landlord if I can change the meters to paymonthly ones as they will be cheaper, and top reopen the fireplace in the frontroom to put a fire back in, this will heat up the front of the house. The house does have a cellar, but we never go down or use it at all.
I don't know what else to do or suggest:mad::mad::mad:
Is there anyone such as an inspector who can visit homes rented via private landlords ? Due to being on pre-payment meters it costs a fortune for the gas to heat and the electric for a dehumidifier. I have asked the landlord if I can change the meters to paymonthly ones as they will be cheaper, and top reopen the fireplace in the frontroom to put a fire back in, this will heat up the front of the house. The house does have a cellar, but we never go down or use it at all.
I don't know what else to do or suggest:mad::mad::mad:
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The local council will have an environmental health department which undertakes health and safety assessments of private property to assess it for hazards. They can compel a landlord to undertake repairs.
Find the .pdf document on the landlordzone about the causes and treatment of damp and mould. It's very comprehensive. It's aimed at landlords but very informative for tenants, too.
Read up the Shelter website how to get your landlord to undertake repairs and the risk that they may serve notice rather than do them. Always report problems to your landlord in writing and keep a copy - keep good records.
Do a search of damp on this forum - the problems you've outlined are reported on a daily basis and there's masses of info on this topic.0 -
Is it the north-facing wall? If so, it's probably unfixable - you're living in a house that isn't designed for modern centrally-heated temperatures. Ok, there's major things that could be done (like dry lining the walls = plastic sheet all over inside then insulated stud walls), but not likely whilst you the tenant is living there.I'm an ARB-registered RIBA-chartered architect. However, no advice given over the internet can be truly relied upon since the person giving the advice hasn't actually got enough information to give it with confidence. Go and pay someone!0
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THanks - will download i and look,0
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The local council will have an environmental health department which undertakes health and safety assessments of private property to assess it for hazards. They can compel a landlord to undertake repairs.
Find the .pdf document on the landlordzone about the causes and treatment of damp and mould. It's very comprehensive. It's aimed at landlords but very informative for tenants, too.
Read up the Shelter website how to get your landlord to undertake repairs and the risk that they may serve notice rather than do them. Always report problems to your landlord in writing and keep a copy - keep good records.
Do a search of damp on this forum - the problems you've outlined are reported on a daily basis and there's masses of info on this topic.
Wheres the PDF I can't find it0 -
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