Do I need to change this fitting ?

[Gary111]

Hi, this washing machine fitting on a rental flat I have looks dodgy on the surface should I replace it ?
Thanks

 

[JohnD]

There has been a leak, causing the staining.

 

[Gary111]

Thanks, could it be a damp environment though ?
Also would I need to replace it for a new tenancy ?
Buy how would we know if the innards were affected ?

 

[ianmcd]

you are renting the place out and making money from it, spend £3 and fit a new one

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Hi, this washing machine fitting on a rental flat I have looks dodgy on the surface should I replace it ?

The position of the plastic handle suggests it is turned on. It is not capped, so why to water flooding out? Those plastic handles often break - perhaps it is turned off and the plastic handle just spins?

 

[Gary111]

Thanks, this is the one from the hot side that I removed as it was redundant.
The cold one has similar corrosion

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

It's probably just corrosion from condensation - the pipe/ fitting being colder than the air around it and nothing to worry about. If the hot outlet isn't needed, it might be a good idea to fit a cap on it, to seal it properly or even have the pipe cut back to its source. Not many / any machines need an hot fill these days.