Mould Archives - Property118

Damp and black mould spreading around a window as online searches surge following changes to HHSRS housing safety rules.

Damp and mould searches surge amid new HHSRS requirements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Damp and mould searches have surged following the introduction of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Data from...

Landlord leaves a damp and mould-affected rental property after securing a sale to an investor

Facing a damp and mould nightmare? This landlord found a different way out

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

9th October 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords in England can now face civil penalties of up to £7,000 for serious Category 1 hazards, including severe damp...

Damp and mould in a Scottish rental property ahead of Awaab’s Law taking effect

Scottish landlords urged to prepare for Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Propertymark has urged landlords and letting agents in Scotland to prepare for Awaab’s Law, which comes into force in just...

Worker inspecting severe damp and mould in a Scottish home ahead of Awaab’s Law

Scotland’s social housing landlords resolve mould cases ahead of Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Social housing landlords in Scotland have resolved more than 40,000 damp and mould cases, according to a new report. Data...

Gavel and complaint documents beside mould and damp damage in a rental property

Poor records weaken landlords’ mould defence

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Landlords lose most damp and mould disputes because of how they handle complaints, rather than the law itself, according to...

Home ventilation system circulating fresh air to improve indoor air quality and reduce damp and mould risks.

Ventilation plays key role in good indoor air quality claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2026, 2 months ago | 6

A government minister has stressed the importance of ventilation in homes in maintaining good indoor air quality. Homelessness Minister Florence...

Damp and mould visible on an interior wall corner highlighting housing health risks

Left-wing Labour member wants mandatory PRS damp and mould inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2026, 2 months ago | 7

Private rented sector homes should have regular damp and mould inspections with certificates uploaded to the PRS Database, claims a...

Deadline concept illustrating Awaab’s Law and social housing repair response times.

Social housing landlords struggle to meet Awaab’s Law deadlines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2026, 4 months ago | 0

With the government announcing phase two of Awaab’s Law, social housing landlords are still struggling to meet the response times...

Illustration of Awaab’s Law highlighting stricter housing safety rules for social landlords and rental property standards.

Government expands Awaab’s law for social housing landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2026, 4 months ago | 2

The government has announced stricter rules for social landlords under phase two of Awaab’s Law. Coming into force on 30...

Damp and mould affecting the corner of a rented property wall, highlighting housing condition issues in England.

Damp and mould persist across housing tenures – government data

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 4 months ago | 1

The government has released data showing a divide in damp and mould across the private rented sector and social housing....

Compensation claim over mould issues after a landlord sold the flat, with house model, cash and paperwork.

Can a tenant claim compensation for mould after the flat has been sold?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 5 months ago | 10

Hi, I wrote a while ago about the tenant wanting compensation for mould. >> https://www.property118.com/tenant-wants-compensation-for-mould/ I have since sold the...

Child holding a magnifying glass highlighting housing hazards linked to Awaab’s Law compliance

Awaab’s law is not just about damp and mould – Inventory Base

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 5 months ago | 2

An organisation is warning social housing landlords that Awaab’s Law should not be viewed through a lens of damp and...

Scottish landlords face pressure from Awaab’s Law as regulatory concerns grow over rental housing compliance

Awaab’s law risks pushing landlords out of the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd June 2026, 5 months ago | 1

An advisory board to the Scottish government has warned Awaab’s Law will deter investment and cause landlords to leave the...

Tenant holding a compensation claim form in a mould-damaged flat with visible black mould on walls

Tenant wants compensation for mould?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2026, 6 months ago | 20

Hi, I am after a bit of advice, please, from the Property118 community. I have a flat which is managed...

Black mould spreading along interior wall highlighting damp hazards in social housing

Councils struggle with damp and mould targets under Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 9 months ago | 0

Two councils in Suffolk that manage 700 homes have failed to meet targets for addressing damp and mould, according to...

Black mould spreading across a damp bedroom wall corner above wooden flooring

What action can be taken when tenants fail to manage damp?

Author: Readers Question

16th February 2026, 9 months ago | 11

The weather in England has been very wet. Additionally, there has been very little frost. Consequently, the moisture has not...

Tenant demanding compensation for mould?

Author: Readers Question

12th February 2026, 9 months ago | 13

I have a tenant who complained about mould and the handyman went to sort this out and said the same...

Councils launch damp and mould awareness campaign for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2026, 9 months ago | 6

Two councils have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of damp and mould, urging landlords and letting...