Mould Archives - Page 4 of 5

Social housing landlord slammed for mushrooms growing in a mouldy bedroom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2024, 3 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, 3 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....

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Industry body calls for training and qualifications across the housing sectors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Following a committee report calling for Awaab’s law to be extended to the private rented sector, one industry body argues...

Social landlord slammed by Ombudsman for mould and rat infestations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Social housing landlord Sovereign has been criticised by the Housing Ombudsman for its failure to provide safe and secure housing...

New guide for landlords to tackle damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 21

A new guide to address the issue of damp and mould in privately rented homes has been unveiled to help...

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Nationwide mould and damp concerns in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Mould and damp have become an issue for people across the country, according to a new survey. According to energy...

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Sadiq Khan pushes for tougher penalties for landlords over mouldy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2023, 3 years ago | 49

The London Mayor is calling for tougher sanctions for private landlords who let out mouldy homes in the capital. Sadiq...

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

£15 million blitz to tackle damp and mould in homes across Greater Manchester

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

More than 12,000 social homes in Greater Manchester are to be treated for mould and damp problems following the release...

Recovering damages from live in lodger?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, my lodgers have an excluded licence agreement. I stupidly only charged £400 deposit which is less than half a...

Damp issues in flat – problems with tenants?

Author: Readers Question

20th September 2023, 3 years ago | 20

Hello, I have a two bedroomed ground floor flat. The current tenants have been there for four years now. Last year,...

Mould in PRS homes is not a ‘lifestyle choice’ – Gove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) and social landlords have been given guidance from the government on how to...

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New student tenant alleges mould – but we can’t find it?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello everyone, I have a student tenant who moved in on July 1st and as soon as little more than...

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Another social landlord hit with a ‘severe maladministration’ charge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has hit social landlord Sanctuary Housing with a charge of severe maladministration and demand they pay compensation...

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Can EPC rules regarding insulation be a retrograde step?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, we are all required to improve our properties so as to adhere to standards set by the government in...

Mould and damp a problem for majority of students

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 11

More than half of students living in the private rented sector (PRS) are living with mould or damp, according to...