House smells damp when it rains

It has been raining a lot by us recently, and the flat we're currently renting smells damp whenever there's heavy rain. What is causing this and how do I go about getting it fixed? And are there any health implications of something like this?

Asked by Cheryl on 12th Feb 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi Cheryl. This sounds terrible. You definitely need to tell and show the landlord. And yes this could have major health complications. Email them so to keep a record of all communications.
Hope things get sorted for you"
Answered on 12th Feb 2026 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
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