and you can even see the water on the wall, the water goes to about half way up the wall from the floor. I had always worried that the building had some serious issues the landlord was trying to hide, but I am really worried. Whats going to happen if this doesnt get taken care of? How serious is it? She has complained of water on her floors in 3 rooms of the house and this has been going on for months, do we need to be worried about mold? We are going to move in a couple of months, but I dont want the damn building caving in or something crazy. Help! I should add the landlord is a cheap p.o.s and will not fix anything so chances are nothing will be done about the issue.
2007-01-26 12:49:33 · 9 answers · asked by ♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Let me add, if we turn the landlord in to make him fix the issues, he can kick us out for any reason at any time, we are on a month to month lease, and in our state thats how it goes. The housing authority told me that.
2007-01-26 12:59:28 · update #1
As everyone else has pointed out, yes, this is a serious problem, and hopefully you can find some local authority to help you with it. I'm glad to hear that you're planning a move anyway, no one should have to live under these conditions. I bet your landlord always expects the rent on time though, right? The one thing I wanted to suggest here is that this could be a leaking pipe, but it could also be a leaking roof or exterior wall. Water has a wierd way of running down through walls etc. and appearing far from where the leak originated. Yes, mold is definitely a cause for concern here. You need to get the right authorities involved, or get out. Same goes for you neighbor. Good luck and God Bless!
2007-01-28 04:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffro 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello. it sounds to me like you have a moisture problem if the drywall, or the wall surfacing is bowing..It could be caused by a crack in the foundation surrounding the building, a leaking water pipe, or just sweating of the foundation or the plumbing due to the time of year. And where there is moisture and heat,, mold can and will breed, making you sick, no kidding. The only way to find out for sure is to cut open the bow in the wall. Caution due be careful if there are electrical wires present,(and if so, more reason to open up the wall and see what exactly is going on there?
As for the tenant/landlord arrangement,, let me tell you, from a loadlord's point of view, a tanant has WAY more rights than the landload does.. There must be a place in your juristiction where you can find out more information. I would search out the blues pages in you phone book under landlord/tenant, or maybe human rights,, phone one of these places and they will point you in the right direction. Maybe give the building inspector a call to ensure that the place you are moving into is safe and will remain safe. Good luck with everything.
2007-01-26 14:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two BIG problems:
1. Wet and water soaked walls leads to mold which can lead to health problems for the residents
2. Wet and water soaked walls also lead to rotten wood which will not support much weight, meaning that the place could very well fall down without warning.
This can be serious, if the landlord will not do something, don't wait for something to happen, move out and report this to your city or county health department. They need to do an inspection to determine if the place needs to be condemned.
2007-01-26 13:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by MT C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a water pipe has burst inside the wall. If it's an exterior wall there shouldn't be any plumbing in it, but if there is, then a pipe could have frozen, & burst.
If the walls have been exposed to long term moisture problems, then yes you should be worried about mold. I would evacuate my family at the very 1st sign of any health issues if it were me. Maybe even sooner.
2007-01-26 13:35:41 · answer #4 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the housing authority and ask for placement in another building if possible. That landlord needs to be reported to the authorities. This is a serious health and safety hazard.
It's hard to imagine how the housing authority in your city would allow that situation to continue if the problem has been reported. Sounds like conditions in a third world country. Tenants do have a right to safe and healthy housing here. Can you find another place?
2007-01-26 18:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a pipe burst and the landlord needs to get on this or you and her are going to call the housing authority, or human rights commision in your area tomorrow. This is a health is also, call the health department to. Trust me...and yes...you don need to be worried about mold.
2007-01-26 12:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a good chance that mold will start formin in the areas that were wet. And alsoif you have to pay the water bill it proably is going to be high
2007-01-26 13:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by jk102570 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like pipe in wall leaking....if wall is bowing u already have structural damage and the studs in the wall and the joist in the floor r subject to fail..... "crash ".....not only this but the mold is going to come as soon as it warms up.....
lic. gen. contractor
2007-01-26 13:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have rights as a renter there may be laws that would make ur landlord have to fix it....look it up and good luck
2007-01-26 12:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chek you a/c drain too be sure its not plugged
2007-01-26 14:00:13 · answer #10 · answered by rooterdon2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋