The house we are in at the moment has a damp problem. Not too extensive, but still causing problems. Since moving in end of October 2011 (whilst I was pregnant), we have all had chest problems. DP had pleuresy (sp) just after we moved in, and has had a hacking cough/chest infection/asthma for 14+ weeks. DS 20W, has had a chest infection for over 2w (is on ABs Paracetamol and Salamol) that is sort of shifting and I have an awful chest (this has just started for me) breathless and a dry cough.
Right, the damp is on our bedroom front wall and in the cupboard (quite a few clothes have been ruined), there is a small spot in the living room (at the front of the house), the dining room at the back has a bit of it, and the room that is going to be a nursery has mould on walls top to bottom, and needs a new window. DS is still sleeping in with us, his room is no way fit for anyone let alone a baby! And even our room is still not great! DSDs room is fine AFAI can see.
I have contacted my landlord about it.. She has apparently contacted a builder to organise coming to look at the walls, who we haven't heard hide nor hair of. She has not called us at all recently. I am convinced that the wall is causing us all harm. Is there any (free) legally binding route that we could follow. I really don't want to move or be served notice, we cannot get this amount of house for our money anywhere else local as I got a great deal.