Common use of Dampness Clause in Contracts

Dampness. If a property is damp as a result of leaking pipes, a damaged roof or wall or an existing damp-proof course which is no longer effective, then the Landlord will be responsible to carry out the necessary repairs. Dampness in a property may be caused by condensation due to poor heating, insulation or ventilation and in these circumstances the Landlord would be required to resolve these problems. In such instances the local Environmental Health Department could be involved to ensure the Landlord takes the recommended action to eliminate dampness. The property may be visited by an Environmental Health Officer who will assess the property and make recommendations to the Landlord for repairs to be carried out. The telephone number for this service is 02890 320202. If the dampness in the property is as a result of condensation through Tenants not drying clothes properly or improper use of heating and windows then the Landlord would not be responsible to re-decorate as a result of the dampness. The Tenant must wash down the inner face of external walls to effected rooms to remove all spores etc. This should be carried out using an approved fungicidal solution. This will remove the immediate threat from the mould growth and should be carried out as a matter of the utmost importance. Ending the tenancy

Dampness. If a property is damp as a result of leaking pipes, a damaged roof or wall or an existing damp-proof course which is no longer effective, then the Landlord will would be responsible to carry out the necessary repairs. Dampness in a property may be caused by condensation due to poor heating, insulation or ventilation and in these circumstances the Landlord would be required to resolve these problems. In such instances the local Environmental Health Department could be involved to ensure the Landlord takes the recommended action to eliminate dampness. The property may be visited by an Environmental Health Officer who will assess the property and make recommendations to the Landlord for repairs to be carried out. The telephone number for this service is 02890 320202. If the dampness in the property is as a result of condensation through Tenants not drying clothes properly or improper use of heating and windows then the Landlord would not be responsible to re-decorate as a result of the dampness. The Tenant must wash down the inner face of external walls to effected rooms to remove all spores etc. This should be carried out using an approved fungicidal solution. This will remove the immediate threat from the mould growth and should be carried out as a matter of the utmost importance. Ending the tenancy