u/Gold_Selection194

TLDR: should I be worried about water seeping into basement long term and handle this with landlord differently?

I’ve been renting a small house almost a year and want to renew my lease but 80% of the time when it rains there are about 5-6 puddles in the unfinished basement from water seeping in from the sides.

I take pics and send to the landlord each time just as an FYI, as my lease states I must make them aware of any leaks. I keep my stored items in plastic tubs so they aren’t affected, and my washer/dryer (that I brought) are on a riser so don’t get wet either. But do I have to mop it up each time and run my fan? I told her I have before but I only go down there for laundry so don’t always see the puddles each time or right away.

I’m worried it could come back on me if mold grows or it damages the floors, etc or gets worse? But I don’t want to be a pain as I understand it’s an older home and I’m getting a good deal.

TLDR: should I be worried about water seeping into basement long term and handle this with landlord differently?

I’ve been renting a small house almost a year and want to renew my lease but 80% of the time when it rains there are about 5-6 puddles in the unfinished basement from water seeping in from the sides.

I take pics and send to the landlord each time just as an FYI, as my lease states I must make them aware of any leaks. I keep my stored items in plastic tubs so they aren’t affected, and my washer/dryer (that I brought) are on a riser so don’t get wet either. But do I have to mop it up each time and run my fan? I told her I have before but I only go down there for laundry so don’t always see the puddles right away.

I’m worried it could come back on me if mold grows or it damages the floors, etc or gets worse? But I don’t want to be a pain as I understand it’s an older home and I’m getting a good deal.