What is disrepair? Disrepair is the poor condition of a building or structure, due to neglect. Many tenants experience common disrepair problems while renting such as damp, mould, infestations, boiler and structural problems. How...
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What to do once you discover damp or mould in your home
What is damp and mould? Put simply, damp and mould are caused by an excessive build-up of moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground...
What to do if you discover an infestation in your home
It doesn’t matter how clean your home is, disrepair and structural issues can result in a flurry of unwelcome guests. Infestations can spread diseases, damage your home and...
Make sure you know the signs of repair to look out for
This blog post explains the warning signs of disrepair to look out for in your home. It’s important to know these and make your landlord aware of any issues, as soon as possible. We’re here...
Generation Rent Hackathon
Our 2nd hackathon was held at CodeBase Edinburgh over the weekend 22nd/25th March. We were once again helped along the road by Product Forge and they brought on an additional partner, Safe...