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Dealing with a lodger

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Jemblue101 · 10/07/2025 21:03

Hello, I've recently got a lodger and he is drying washing in his bedroom (sometimes with the window open but not always) and putting on a load late in the day then leaving it wet in the drum for a few hours. I'm really concerned about mould and damp and as a first time owner, I take pride in my home. Should I say something?

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Jemblue101 · 10/07/2025 21:13

morbidcuriosity · 10/07/2025 21:10

I would mention it, say it will dry your cloths quicker there too.. maybe he doesnt know or thinks he being polite keeping it in his room...

I had already mentioned about the outdoor space before me moved in. He's not been here long so I guess I'm worried about causing tension

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morbidcuriosity · 10/07/2025 21:10

I would mention it, say it will dry your cloths quicker there too.. maybe he doesnt know or thinks he being polite keeping it in his room...

DustlandFairytaleBeginning · 10/07/2025 21:09

A few hours in the drum is likely fine. They will soon stop if their clothes smell. Drying washing in bedroom is also probably quite normal. I don't think you can micro manage them like this. When our lodger moved out there was a little mould growth in her room she never mentioned- she liked to keep her room really cold even in winter which I think caused it. We washed it away with bleach and repainted and it was as good as new. End of the day they need to feel comfortable that it is their home too- pick your battles and save the goodwill for the important things.

Wolfpa · 10/07/2025 21:08

I see no reason why you can’t ask them to dry their clothes elsewhere

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Jemblue101 · 10/07/2025 21:07

Wolfpa · 10/07/2025 21:05

Are there any facilities for them to dry their clothes elsewhere in the house?

There is an outdoor space that gets very hot and windy so ideal. I have provided a clothes horse. Also the bathroom has a strong extractor fan

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Wolfpa · 10/07/2025 21:05

Are there any facilities for them to dry their clothes elsewhere in the house?

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