Episode Details

Understanding Damp and Condensation: Practical Tips for Landlords and Tenants.

Is it damp or condensation? It is one of the most misunderstood issues in the private rented sector, and getting the answer wrong means fixing the wrong thing.

In this episode Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler work through 20 questions on damp, condensation and mould: what actually separates the two, what causes condensation, how much moisture an ordinary household puts into the air each day, why trickle vents should stay open, why mould so often appears behind furniture, whether black mould always means a building defect and which signs point to genuine damp, such as leaking gutters, roof defects, failed pointing or plumbing leaks.

It also covers what a tenant should do when mould appears, how a landlord should respond, why painting over mould never solves it and when to bring in an independent damp and mould survey. Simon's central message is simple: investigate the cause before anyone decides whose fault it is. That matters more each year as Awaab's Law moves towards the private rented sector.

Simon Bacon is the owner of Preferential Properties, a lettings and sales agency serving Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham with over 17 years in property management. Get in touch at simon@prefprop.com.

Chapters

00:00 Causes of condensation in homes

06:13 Preventing condensation behind furniture

08:24 Tenant and landlord responsibility issues

11:47 Managing condensation and when to consult experts

14:38 5 key points on damp issues

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