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Damp and mould on a wall beneath wooden trim with a red cross symbol highlighting poor maintenance.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 6 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, 6 months ago | 1

An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black mould caused...

Scottish Parliament building with "PASSED" stamp marking approval of Housing Bill

Scottish Housing Bill passes final stage but critics warn it will create a hostile environment for investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 3

The Scottish Housing Bill has passed stage three and is expected to gain Royal Assent within weeks. The news has...

Council worker inspects mould on wall with moisture meter as part of damp investigation.

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, 8 months ago | 8

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

The Houses of Parliament building next to a yellow banner saying Renters Rights Bill and speech bubbles

What problem is the Renters’ Rights Bill addressing?

Author: Readers Question

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 17

By not fully understanding a problem, the risk of putting in a bad fix is magnified. We are seeing example...

Man pocketing money anda hazed sign with a house and a red no entry sign

MP claims landlords are pocketing taxpayer money while neglecting properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 19

An MP has accused landlords of keeping taxpayers’ money while failing to meet basic property standards. In a Work and...

Reactions to Labour Party manifesto from NRLA, Generation Rent and Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th June 2024, 2 years ago | 12

The Labour Party has launched its manifesto, with promises to help “protect renters from arbitrary evictions.” Manifesto pledges include abolishing...

Labour’s ‘Change’ Manifesto: Abolishing Section 21 and setting energy efficiency standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2024, 2 years ago | 30

Labour pledges to immediately ban Section 21 to “stop renters from being exploited.” The party’s manifesto simply dubbed “change” promises...

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