I AM RENTING A FLAT FROM A HOUSING TRUST I HAD DAMP IN MY FLAT THEY MOVED ME OUT TOA FLAT WHICH HAS A NEW DAMP COURSE BUT IT IS FAILING SO THE FLAT I AM IN NOW HAS GOT DAMP CAN I STOP PAYING RENT UNTIL IT IS SORTED AND CAN I CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGED POSSESIONS
2007-03-13 05:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by adam C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No because then they will evict you. Take pictures of the damp and go and see the citizens advice. The council are cr*p at sorting this kind of thing out - I had a broken catch on my window (caused by 'repairs' carried out by the council) and this leaked when it rained and they refused to come out on the days I said I was in (i paid full rent before any asks) and this carried on for a year.
When I moved into my flat the rest of the roofs in the street were being re tiled and mines got missed out. When it rained my roof leaked leaving a damp patch which spread all over my bedroom wall. They fixed one slate on the roof and when I asked about compensation for the decoration in the bedroom I was told it was my problem - even though it had been caused by the council failing to replace my roof.
I now live in a private let flat as at least if they f*ck up that badly you can take them to court with the council you have no come back and they just make things worse for you.
2007-03-13 05:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Claire - Hates Bigotry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need a dehumidifier. Follow instructions. I had one in my basement once and there is a place in the back that you can use to place a garden hose (cut to length) but make sure you have the right end before you go cutting. Let the hose along the floor to the basement drain. You will have to empty the collected water. If you don't have a basement then the humidifier small bucket will have to be emptied . heck instructions to see how often. Also very important to keep the humidifier away from any standing water that means place the humidifier far from the drain. If the problem is (or) gets to be just too much it could eventually cause black mold which is very dangerous. PLEASE READ MORE FURTHER DOWN THIS PAGE> I SCREWED UP AND IT IS IMPORTANT...
. You could have a city inspector come and check it out. YES ..you can withhold rent but is has to go to an attorney to hold instill the problem is fixed. You may have to give them the rent money for awhile.
2007-03-13 05:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by dancerciser 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The contract for the lease is dependent on the rent, not on the flat's condition. You should keep paying the rent and pursue you remedies about the damp separately. Two wrong wont make a right.
2007-03-13 05:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Duffer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt stop paying your rent as you may lose your home!!! I know how you feel as I was in a similar situation!!! You may be able to claim so compo from your housing trust but dont be suprised if they say no!!!they may give you some money for re decorating though. Alternatively contact enviromental health and they will get on to your housing trust and help you sort things a bit faster
2007-03-13 05:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The trust is your 'landlord' therefore they have the responsibility in ensuring you have damp problem investigated at their expense! I had this with a property from the council in which they tried to palm me off with the 'oh it's condensation bull****. Basically condensation tends to occur in the cooler months typically between November and March. If your area of concern is permanently damp, even during the summer months then the cause is probably not condensation.
Black spot mould growth on walls and adjacent surfaces in properties is commonly associated with condensation. As a general rule mould will only grow on surfaces where there is a pure water source such as rain water, tap water or condensation. It is very unusual for it to grow on damp wall surfaces where the source of moisture originated from the ground. This is because ground water contains salts and other impurities that effectively act as a mouldicide.
If the damp appears on some days and disappears on others, it could be condensation but it could also be due to hygroscopic salt contamination as a result of rising damp or moisture ingress near or adjacent to a chimney flue.
Evidence of a consequence of condensation in the form of mould growth on wall surfaces usually shows itself first at low level in corners, usually on outside walls, curving upwards into the corner and tapering down towards the skirting board.
It is possible with the correct instruments to undertake a simple test to see if condensation is occurring in a room at a given time by taking air temperature and relative humidity readings. From these two figures it is possible to establish the dew point temperature (the temperature at which condensation will form in that specific atmosphere). Surface temperature readings may then be taken to see if a wall’s temperature is above or below the dew point temperature. If it is above it means no condensation is occuring, below means condensation is occurring. It should be appreciated that such a test is only a photograph in time. During the 24 hour cycle of house occupancy such readings and results will vary considerably. Longer monitoring using data loggers would be the prefered option. It is of course possible to have condensation and rising damp at the same time and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two on site.
One final test that could be used is to remove a plaster sample from the suspect damp area near to the highest damp point. This sample could then be tested for chloride and nitrate salts which if present could only have come from the ground therefore the source is probably rising damp. Subject to the length of time the dampness has been present, if no salts are found then it is unlikely that the damp originated from the ground and condensation could be a possible cause.
If all else fails call in a qualified expert at the trusts agreed expense, but try to make sure he / she is up to speed on condensation!
2007-03-13 05:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by clubkid_03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN STOP BUT THEY WILL EVICT YOU HOWEVER YOU CAN STILL CLAIM COMPO, KEEP PAYING THE RENT AS IT WILL SHOW THAT YOU ARE A TENANT THAT STILL PAYS THE RENT BUT IS PREPARED TO GO AHEAD AND SUE THEM, IT WONT LOOK GOOD IFYOU STOP PAYING.....HOWEVER ITS YOUR DESICION
2007-03-13 05:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by me! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will kick you out if u stop payin, wait unitl u get ur compasation.
2007-03-13 06:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Hustlers never lie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋