What can be done about damp in the (rented) house making the plaster fall off the walls?

Answer 1

Depends what is causing the damp - if it is condensation then you need to open the windows more (or try a dehumidifier).

If it is something else, which is probably more likely considering the plaster is falling off the walls, then report it to your landlord who should address the problem and fix the damp and the decor.

If landlord refuses then you could try contacting your local authority as they may be able to take action against your landlord (you need an envirornmental health officer to add some comments now!)

Answer 2

I'm sure this home is an older one and it's not the dampness making the plaster come down, this is what old plaster does BUT the dampness can be dealt with, a humidifier and I agree with others, dampness leads to mold and that's not healthy for you and if you have children report it to someone

Answer 3

Check the outside to see if you can see the damp course. If the ground level outside is higher than the damp course that can make the inside damp, plaster fall off etc. Also check your gutters are not leaking, full of leaves and uck. But firstly report it to the landlord.

Answer 4

Report it to your landlord for repairs...

you may want to get a dehumidifier if the dampness is in the air...

if the dampness is in the walls (as in a basement apartment) then something else will need to be done about it.

Answer 5

not a lot, if your in rented property its the landlords job to repair.
If they agree costs you can replaster, or you can paint on a damp proof paint sellant before you redecorate.
Otherwise if its a short-term let, then use bleach and anti-fungal spray to get rid of the problem. Your heating should dry out the property enough to slow down the growth otherwise buy a fan heater

Answer 6

Do I understand it is your house and you rent it to a tenant?

If so and you have checked all the usual things and got no relief. The lumber yards have round screens about 1 3/4 in diameter, bore holes in the out side walls and push them in, they are a friction fit. They are cute little devils but they work when nothing else will.

Answer 7

Contact your landlord. They will have to get someone in to repair the damp! If nothing gets done either move out or report your landlord, because damp can be dangerous to your health.

Answer 8

Lots of unexplainable dampness is a sign of a water leak somewhere. and mold loves the dampness.

Answer 9

First of all see if the ground crawlspace is covered with plastic or some waterproof material (landlords problem) it they don't cover this you can call the distract attorney and notify them of health hazard and do the job yourself and deduct it from the rent

Answer 10

Move house