Warning Signs of Damp and How to Identify It

In short: Common signs of damp are a musty smell, black mould, peeling paint or wallpaper, tide marks on walls, crumbling plaster, and condensation on windows. Condensation is the most common cause and is fixed with ventilation and heating; penetrating damp comes from leaks such as gutters or roofs; true rising damp is less common than often claimed. For rented homes, Awaab's Law now requires social landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould hazards within set timescales, and similar duties are planned for private landlords.