Attached is the awful mould my young niece discovered in the new place she’s renting. I’d never let my tenants live in such a state. Advice welcome on what she can do and how to get him to fix the issue, please , ,?
Has she told the landlord or agent?
I now hear that she’s renting this off a lady who is the tenant in this council flat( so subletting illegally I imagine) I’ll
Have to find out more… thanks
Is that a lean-to? It doesnt look like a main part of the building. What was that room advertised as?
Nothing that a wet rag, bleach and adequate ventilation wouldn’t fix, initially, however it’s it’s what colin suspects then I wouldn’t fancy it!
Should not accept this on moving in that’s for sure.
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We there is your bargaining chip if she declines to deal with it.
Thanks for commenting and I’ll ask her about it. No it’s not a lean to, that was the window of her bedroom and the damp area near the vinyl flooring. Yes I’ve suggested cleaning ventilation etc .
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I thoght it was an overhead shot. it is a floor shot and pleated window blinds? There is a problem with the window /sealant glazing, Get landlord out before it get s worse
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is it a ground floor flat , single or double glazed.
Looks like the condensation is forming on the inside of the window and dripping down. Then this is causing mould.
Need to find out why there is condensation - could be Bathroom condensation not being vented out or kitchen depending on layout. Could be human breathing, could be lack of ventilation. Bleach or mould killer to get the mould off/dead and then stop the condensation. If condensation coming from another area keep the door closed. If it is just forming on the window it may need venting or double glazing failed. Unless it’s single glazing.
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If it’s a council flat then only the council can do anything to the windows. It needs to be reported to them. In the 6 month waiting period just use bleach to kill it.
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Thanks for replying. Yes I’ve been updated and my niece cleaned it all up as advised… hopefully with that and condensation dehumidifiers and not drying any clothes in the room it’ll help. The lady renting it has apparently tried to even contact the council with no luck on hold for hours never getting anywhere. As my niece has diabetes she cautious to keep her health good.
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Good. Good old fashioned common sense usually works.
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If the lady is subletting then of course she does not want the council involved, and it is too convenient to be able to blame the council for never getting back. So basically the choice is either to live with it or move out, or else report the landlord to the council for subletting and blow the doors off the gaff
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