Tenants should try to keep their house in a condition that doesn’t encourage mould and damp. This includes keeping the house well aired, and removing mould as soon as it appears.
Check for signs of mould and damp before moving in
Before you move into the property, you and the landlord should inspect the property together and note any damage in a property inspection report (part of the tenancy agreement).
Use the inspection to look for any signs of mould or damp, and raise any concerns you have with the landlord.
When you complete the tenancy agreement, you can write in any conditions that you both agree on (as long as they comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986). Your tenancy agreement may contain more information about your responsibilities.
Understand your responsibilities
Once you move in, it’s your responsibility to keep your place clean and tidy. Your view of what ‘clean and tidy’ means could be different from the landlord’s.
You can help prevent mould with simple tasks like removing it when it first appears and wiping condensation off windows.
Be aware that you’re most likely to have problems with damp and mould in autumn and winter.
Air your home to prevent mould
A dry, well-aired home is easier to heat and healthier for you and your family. To air your home, open windows and doors whenever you can. Make the most of the sun’s warmth by opening curtains early in the morning and closing them when it’s dark.
If you’re creating steam or moisture, either by cooking, bathing or using a clothes dryer, open windows and use any extractor fans.
Other things you can do to prevent mould and damp are:
keep lids on pots when cooking
wipe condensation off walls and windows
hang washing outside, and make sure everything’s dry before putting it away
leave wardrobes slightly open and pull beds and furniture away from walls so they can breathe
keep the shower curtain hanging inside the shower or bath so water doesn’t drip on the floor, and wash the curtain every few weeks
use an electric heater rather than gas (gas heaters expel water as the gas burns)
keep only a few plants inside.
Remove mould as soon as it appears
To protect the health of everyone in your home, remove mould as soon as it appears. You could use diluted household bleach (1 part bleach with 3 parts water mixed together), or a less abrasive cleaner like cider vinegar. Your supermarket will also have a range of eco-friendly cleaners.
Use a clean sponge or cloth when washing off mould and rinse it often to reduce the risk of it spreading. Wear gloves when washing it away.
Keep mattresses aired to prevent damp
If you or anyone in your family sleeps on a mattress on the floor, this will cause damp on the floor space covered by the mattress. Damp can cause health problems, as well as maybe causing damage to the floor.
If it’s not possible to put the mattress on a proper bed frame off the floor, be sure to air the mattress every day – remove the bedclothes and lift it onto its side.
If the dampness is no one’s fault
If the house is damp through no fault of you or the landlord, or you can’t find the source of the dampness, who’s responsible for fixing the problem is uncertain. If this is the case, talk to your landlord to negotiate a solution you’re both happy with.作者: GreatCursER 时间: 2015-10-14 18:06:52
楼主是什么样的房子呢作者: Bearonrun 时间: 2015-10-14 19:04:24
本帖最后由 Bearonrun 于 2015-10-14 19:17 编辑
上TRIBUNAL,通常对房主不利,见得太多,在资深房产投资者的圈子里,这是常识。道理很简单,这个社会,可以接受房主投资亏本,但不能接受房客一家几口因交不起房租被赶,房客被赶的话会引起社会的不稳定。再者房主被认为是有钱人,可以少赚点,房客被认为是弱势团体,应该受帮助。
所以,TRIBUNAL上打官司,法庭一定会偏帮房客。
典型的就是,房客的观点,除非荒唐透顶,否则法官会无条件采纳。房东的观点,就是有证据,也不一定采纳。还有,如果房主没有替房客着想(就算合同上没规定),法庭就会认为那就是房主的错。相反,如果房客即使是故意坑房东,法庭通常不会罚房客。上次我的朋友的租客(洋人),嚣张地在法庭上喊:“Yes, I went extra mile to make him (landlord) suffered and made the vacancy longer. So what!?” 法官在判决里根本没提。
所以,除非客观证据非常充分而且毫无争议(例如长期没按合同交租,法庭帮无可帮),否则房主多半会输。我记得论坛上去年就有房主阐述过自己的遭遇。还有,就算法庭判房客输,法庭不一定会强制执行让他们还钱,就算追讨,也不一定成功,但如果判房主赔钱,如果房主不执行,法庭会下禁租令。
所以,楼主如果真要上庭,请想清楚了,并作好充分准备应对各种判决。 作者: Bearonrun 时间: 2015-10-14 19:05:10