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  • They viewed the house, but with tenants and all their stuff in there. I'm not sure a group of 18 year olds were looking for the bad stuff and it only became clear when they moved in.

    You're right about the decorating. They had two months from when it was pointed out to get it done. I think the damp is more fundamental than condensation.

    What are the consequences of moving out having signed a 12 month tenancy agreement?

  • What are the consequences of moving out having signed a 12 month tenancy agreement?

    They might come after whoever signed the contract for some or all of the money.

    I think the damp is more fundamental than condensation.

    In what sense? Roof leaking? Window seals leaking? If that's the case, take it up the council to get the LL forced to make repairs.

    If it's an older building it's probably the effects of poor ventilation and modernisation efforts that wreck the building's designed moisture escape routes, i.e. constant draughtiness.

  • We're waiting on a damp report to see what the cause is, but I would think it is either pipes or ingress from outside. That is based on photos, as I haven't been to the property.

  • Its the green algae that dangerous to health. Keep the area ventilated.
    Damp can cause serius structural problem its in the landlords interest to fix it.

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