Mould
Scottish landlords call for balanced approach on damp and mould regulations
A landlord association has warned that new regulations on damp and mould must not impede landlords in Scotland.
The Scottish government...
Damp and mould is harming tenants’ mental health – claim
An organisation claims private renters and social housing tenants are suffering anxiety as damp and mould problems in their homes go...
Government vows to tackle damp and mould in PRS
The government says it is committed to making rented homes safe and free from damp and mould.
In answer to a written question, Housing...
Tenant group calls for Awaab’s Law date amid claims of poor housing conditions for renters
A survey claims one in five renters in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are living in poor housing conditions, as a tenant...
Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation
The government has warned that all landlords will need to meet Awaab’s Law requirements, as tenants will be able to challenge landlords...
Industry body urges landlords and letting agents to prepare for Awaab’s law
With Awaab’s Law coming into effect today for social housing landlords, private landlords are being urged to prepare ahead of it...
Social housing landlords cannot blame tenants for damp and mould and should offer alternative accommodation
Social housing landlords must not blame tenants’ lifestyles for damp and mould problems, and private rented homes could be used as...
Landlords urged to carry out inspections as damp and mould risks rise
An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black...
Council to spend millions of pounds to fix damp and mould ahead of Awaab’s Law
Newark and Sherwood District Council plan to spend more than £250,000 to tackle damp and mould in its properties ahead of Awaab’s...
MPs warn housing associations not ready for Awaab’s Law amid Decent Homes Standard for PRS
MPs raise doubts over whether social housing landlords will be ready for Awaab’s Law by October, as Housing Minister admits the Decent...
How landlords can prepare and not panic for Awaab’s law
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 attention.
This...
Nottingham City Council faces funding questions ahead of Awaab’s law deadline
Nottingham City Council claims it has spent more than £2.4 million on damp and mould repairs to its social homes, but there are still...
Awaab’s Law: What Every Private Landlord Should Know Now
The world of property law is no stranger to reform, but Awaab’s Law is different. The legislation marks a turning point in how landlords...