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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, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 12

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

Black mould growing on a window frame in a damp home.

Councils crackdown on private landlords while failing tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 1

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

Tenant inspecting severe damp and mould on a wall, urging residents to report housing issues.

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...

Damp and mould on interior wall with warning sign highlighting housing hazard

Council launches service to combat damp and mould in PRS homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Breckland Council in Norfolk has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting renters and their landlords in addressing damp, mould...

Campaign demands one million social homes as people struggle with damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Crisis and Lloyds Bank are calling for one million social homes over the next decade to end homelessness. The charity...

Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents. A survey by the Property Ombudsman...

Labour MP under fire over unlicensed and mould-ridden flats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 36

A Labour MP who describes himself as a “renters champion” and a “good landlord” has been forced to admit that...

Council offers help to tenants and landlords struggling with damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Tenants and landlords are being encouraged to seek help from their local council to address persistent damp and mould problems...

Housing associations under fire for failing to address window repairs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Britain’s largest housing association has been slammed by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to fix a faulty window for four...

Social housing landlord slammed for mushrooms growing in a mouldy bedroom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The Housing Ombudsman has severely criticised social landlord Guinness Partnership for failing to fix problems in tenants’ homes – including...

Andy Hulme of Hyde Housing Association responding to Housing Ombudsman report

Council tenants awarded £40,000 for damp and mould issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Three council tenants have been awarded a total of £40,000 by the Housing Ombudsman after enduring unacceptable living conditions caused...

Labour vows to extend Awaab’s Law to the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2024, 3 years ago | 22

Labour’s Angela Rayner says the party will extend Awaab’s Law to landlords in the private rented sector (PRS). She told...

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How to avoid damp and mould in homes this winter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2024, 3 years ago | 6

It’s a common issue for landlords around the country – dealing with tenants who are reporting issues with damp and...

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When condensation and mould is caused by the tenant?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 79

Hello, We are currently dealing with a tenant who has complained to environmental health about the damp in their property....