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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on December 28, 2013 at 23:04

Hi Shane.  May I firstly ask, if you don't mind, if you are a tenant or leaseholder? If you are a tenant then the COL have a 'care of duty' towards you, and should be responsible for the cost of the dehumidifier, and putting right any defects in your home that is causing all this.  Secondly, by the sound of it, it may be your dehumidifier is too small for your flat.  They come in various sizes, depending on how powerful they need to be for how much condensation problems they have to tackle.  A 3 litre tank sounds a bit small.  Mind you my one is 15 years old, and a bit of a 'whopper', but it really works.  Its so wrong that any resident has to suffer these problems. 

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Permalink Reply by Shane on December 29, 2013 at 9:50

Yeah i'm a tenant. My flat is very small but the amount of condensation is not. I will be looking at my options.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on December 30, 2013 at 2:28

Good luck Shane.  Keep us posted.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on January 2, 2014 at 16:51

Update 2.1.2014.  Waites/Linbrook guy just made an inspection.  Seems there is water damage, from a leak outside and separate condensation damage as well!  So a further visit will be arranged to repair the damage, and put in new sealant, that can be painted over.   He advised to keep an eye on the condensation issue and act upon it straight away, if it occurs again. A dehumidifier will also help, but may not cure the complete problem?  Internal secondary glazing may help as well?

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on January 2, 2014 at 19:05

Hi Steve.  What a problem for you.  I so hope you get it sorted out.  Nobody should have to suffer all that.  Obviously, a dehumidifier will only sort out the condensation issue, as the leaks are entirely different.  Therefore, as the inspection showed, action will need to be taken if the condensation builds up again.  This is where the COL will need to pay for the cost of a dehumidifier for you, as they have a 'responsibility of care' towards their tenants.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on January 2, 2014 at 20:59

Exactly Christine. 

Will be speaking to another resident about it next week as well. 

Christine Clifford said:

Which is if you can a) afford to put in second glazing in or b) are able to DIY

Steve Daszko said:

Update 2.1.2014.  Waites/Linbrook guy just made an inspection.  Seems there is water damage, from a leak outside and separate condensation damage as well!  So a further visit will be arranged to repair the damage, and put in new sealant, that can be painted over.   He advised to keep an eye on the condensation issue and act upon it straight away, if it occurs again. A dehumidifier will also help, but may not cure the complete problem?  Internal secondary glazing may help as well?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on January 2, 2014 at 21:02

At least I know the problems now eh Maria. Will be phoning Waites on Monday to arrange a suitable appointment time. As soon as I see a hint of condensation.........I'll be on it with kitchen towels haha. 

Maria Elizabeth Prior said:

Hi Steve.  What a problem for you.  I so hope you get it sorted out.  Nobody should have to suffer all that.  Obviously, a dehumidifier will only sort out the condensation issue, as the leaks are entirely different.  Therefore, as the inspection showed, action will need to be taken if the condensation builds up again.  This is where the COL will need to pay for the cost of a dehumidifier for you, as they have a 'responsibility of care' towards their tenants.

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Permalink Reply by SARAH BATTY-SMITH on January 2, 2014 at 22:31

I too have condensation and mould, never before last year or so I noticed anyway and I think I am feeling the health effects of breathing in the spores. I am sure you all have to dry washing indoors as I do and this doesn't help either, neither does not having windows in either the kitchen or bathroom, 1st floor of Crescent House. The answer is a dehumidifier, I hope!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on January 2, 2014 at 22:52

Oddly, I have been living here for three and a half years, but the probs only started about a couple of months ago?!

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Permalink Reply by nathan on January 3, 2014 at 11:53

hear, hear, agree with the majority of what you say, and regarding your cynicism, its merited.

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Permalink Reply by nathan on January 3, 2014 at 12:32

Just as a matter of interest , I am curious as to what your suggestions might be for the role of tenants in this, as you state "leaseholders in Crescent House".

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on January 19, 2014 at 17:33

Update neighbours: 

Finally cured my mould problems for good...............I hope???   The mould spray (purchased from Amazon for around a fiver) was brill!   Still needed to repaint the area though and bought a dehumidifier as well.  Hopefully, that will stop the severe condensation problems that I was getting, from ever coming back!!!

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