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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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 months ago | 13

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

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

Councils launch damp and mould awareness campaign for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2026, 2 months ago | 6

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

Damp and mould spreading across a wall in temporary accommodation, highlighting unsafe living conditions for tenants

Damp and mould remain major issues in temporary accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 3 months ago | 7

A third of temporary accommodation is deemed inappropriate and poses a risk to tenants, with more than half showing signs...

Damp and mould staining on a wall beneath a painted Scottish flag, symbolising housing standards issues in Scotland

Scottish landlords call for balanced approach on damp and mould regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

A landlord association has warned that new regulations on damp and mould must not impede landlords in Scotland. The Scottish...

Tenant on the phone in a kitchen with visible damp and black mould on the wall, highlighting unresolved housing conditions

Damp and mould is harming tenants’ mental health – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2026, 3 months ago | 14

An organisation claims private renters and social housing tenants are suffering anxiety as damp and mould problems in their homes...

Contractor in protective gear removing mouldy wallpaper from a damp rental property wall

Government vows to tackle damp and mould in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 18

The government says it is committed to making rented homes safe and free from damp and mould. In answer to...

Damp and mould-stained wall in a rented home, highlighting poor housing conditions

Tenant group calls for Awaab’s Law date amid claims of poor housing conditions for renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 5

A survey claims one in five renters in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are living in poor housing...

Blindfolded Lady Justice statue standing in a damp, mould-affected rental property

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

The government has warned that all landlords will need to meet Awaab’s Law requirements, as tenants will be able to...

Damp and mould damage on an interior wall beside a radiator, highlighting poor housing conditions.

Industry body urges landlords and letting agents to prepare for Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

With Awaab’s Law coming into effect today for social housing landlords, private landlords are being urged to prepare ahead of...

Damp and mould on a wall beneath wooden trim with a red cross symbol highlighting poor maintenance.

Social housing landlords cannot blame tenants for damp and mould and should offer alternative accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 6 months ago | 30

Social housing landlords must not blame tenants’ lifestyles for damp and mould problems, and private rented homes could be used...

Severe black mould on damaged wall panel during property inspection.

Landlords urged to carry out inspections as damp and mould risks rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 6 months ago | 1

An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black mould caused...

Black mould spreading on interior wall in Scottish social housing

Scottish social housing landlords urged to tackle damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Social housing landlords in Scotland could be leaving tenants at risk due to a lack of mould training. A survey...

Damp and mould on a wall highlighting poor housing conditions

Social housing landlords fail to tackle repairs ahead of Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman reveals social housing landlords are still failing in their duties ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into effect...

Council worker inspects mould on wall with moisture meter as part of damp investigation.

Council to spend millions of pounds to fix damp and mould ahead of Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 8

Newark and Sherwood District Council plan to spend more than £250,000 to tackle damp and mould in its properties ahead...

Image of Awaab for Awaabs law in a room with mould and a label stating be preopared

MPs warn housing associations not ready for Awaab’s Law amid Decent Homes Standard for PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 9 months ago | 10

MPs raise doubts over whether social housing landlords will be ready for Awaab’s Law by October, as Housing Minister admits...

a man with his head in his hands in a large crowd, with a big red button saying don't panic.

How landlords can prepare and not panic for Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

If you’re a landlord, chances are you’ve heard of Awaab’s Law. And if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay...