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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 12 months ago | 0

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

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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, 1 year ago | 8

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

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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, 1 year ago | 10

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 1 year 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...

Nottingham City Council faces funding questions ahead of Awaab’s law deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Nottingham City Council claims it has spent more than £2.4 million on damp and mould repairs to its social homes,...

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Awaab’s Law: What Every Private Landlord Should Know Now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The world of property law is no stranger to reform, but Awaab’s Law is different. The legislation marks a turning...

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ResiSure and Awaab’s Law: Why a New Era of Property Compliance Starts Here

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

In October 2025, a new chapter in UK property legislation begins. Awaab’s Law, a component of The Renters Rights Bill,...

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Awaab’s Law is Coming – Can Landlords Act Fast Enough? ResiSure Ensures Compliance in Under 5 Minutes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The UK housing sector is bracing for Awaab’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that will fundamentally change the way...

Housing association criticised for failing to tackle damp and mould and pest infestations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

One of Britain’s largest housing associations has come under fire for failing to tackle damp and mould, as more than...

Mould on window frame with figure and question mark symbolising landlord concerns.

Have landlords tried dealing with mould the German way?

Author: Readers Question

26th March 2025, 1 year ago | 25

Although I’ve been a landlord for over twenty years, I only recently came across luften, the German way of dealing...

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Dealing with tenants complaints about mould?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hello, I hope someone may be able to help. I seem to have tenants from hell. I have only one...

Plans to extend Awaab’s law to Scotland’s PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

As Awaab’s Law is set to be introduced in the social housing sector in Scotland, there are plans to extend...

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Social landlord neglect exposes children to damp and mould – Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Children are suffering due to social landlord shortcomings in tackling damp and mould, a report from the Housing Ombudsman reveals....

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Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 45

My tenants are demanding compensation for mould in the kitchen and have contacted Environmental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter and...

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How can I prevent mould in my ex-local authority flats?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a number of ex local authority flats in London. I am having an increasing amount of complaints...