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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2025, 11 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 months 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...

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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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 8

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

Rat on floor beneath wall with black mould, highlighting poor housing conditions.

Housing Ombudsman urges action after failures in rat infestation and damp and mould cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman is urging the social housing sector to prepare for Awaab’s law after one housing association left a...

Black mould growth on a damp window corner after tenant eviction.

How should we handle tenants’ belongings and mould after eviction?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

After months of struggle (9 months), including a breathing space moratorium, we have finally managed to evict our tenants for...

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Councils crackdown on private landlords while failing tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Councils across England are taking a tougher stance on private landlords, introducing stricter regulations and hefty fines – but are...

Black mould spreading on damp wall and skirting board in a Nottingham home.

Council households stuck in damp and mould backlog as one landlord calls out double standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

Despite Nottingham City Council spending £1.2 million to address damp and mould issues in its properties, council tenants are still...

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Councils and letting agents join forces to tackle damp and mould in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Letting agents and councils are teaming up to tackle damp and mould in the private rented sector with a new...

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Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has...

Should tenants be educated on preventing mould in properties?

Author: Readers Question

30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Isn’t it essential for tenants and the government to be educated about the causes of mould in properties, rather than...