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Builder working indoors on property renovation as landlords urged to meet Decent Homes Standard

Government urges landlords to act on Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2026, 1 day ago | 2

Landlords are being urged by the government to take action now to get their properties up to the upcoming Decent...

Scottish house wrapped in flag with money flying around and rent sign, symbolising housing cost pressures

Social housing landlords in Scotland warned over rising financial pressures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st April 2026, 3 days ago | 1

Scottish social housing landlords could face millions of pounds in lost rental income due to growing financial pressures on the...

Man walking away from a sold house at night, symbolising landlords exiting the rental market

Small landlords more likely to leave the market claims NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 4

Landlords who own just one property are nine times more likely to say they do not expect to remain landlords...

Black mould spreading along interior wall highlighting damp hazards in social housing

Councils struggle with damp and mould targets under Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Two councils in Suffolk that manage 700 homes have failed to meet targets for addressing damp and mould, according to...

Failed inspection stamp over a damaged social housing kitchen with signs of damp, decay and disrepair.

MPs warn of social housing crisis as thousands fail Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

More than 430,000 social homes fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard, as a cross-party group of MPs warns the...

Damp and mould visible on an interior wall corner highlighting housing health risks

Councils launch damp and mould awareness campaign for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2026, 2 months ago | 6

Two councils have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of damp and mould, urging landlords and letting...

Damp and mould spreading across a wall in temporary accommodation, highlighting unsafe living conditions for tenants

Damp and mould remain major issues in temporary accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 3 months ago | 7

A third of temporary accommodation is deemed inappropriate and poses a risk to tenants, with more than half showing signs...

Damp and mould staining on a wall beneath a painted Scottish flag, symbolising housing standards issues in Scotland

Scottish landlords call for balanced approach on damp and mould regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

A landlord association has warned that new regulations on damp and mould must not impede landlords in Scotland. The Scottish...

Damp and mould-stained wall in a rented home, highlighting poor housing conditions

Tenant group calls for Awaab’s Law date amid claims of poor housing conditions for renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 5

A survey claims one in five renters in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are living in poor housing...

Collapsed ceiling exposing beams above a child’s bed in a social housing property marked as failed

Failures by social housing landlords continue even with Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

Despite Awaab’s Law already being in place for social housing landlords, many are still failing in their duties, including incidents...

Blindfolded Lady Justice statue standing in a damp, mould-affected rental property

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

The government has warned that all landlords will need to meet Awaab’s Law requirements, as tenants will be able to...

Small brick annexe with patio and wooden doors in a cottage garden setting

What should I do as a landlord with my annexe now?

Author: Readers Question

18th November 2025, 5 months ago | 12

Like so many others on the forum are finding, the recent changes in the property rental market are forcing undesired...

Damp and mould damage on an interior wall beside a radiator, highlighting poor housing conditions.

Industry body urges landlords and letting agents to prepare for Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

With Awaab’s Law coming into effect today for social housing landlords, private landlords are being urged to prepare ahead of...

Council officer presses door buzzer while conducting a housing inspection visit.

Organisation claims Renters’ Rights Bill will strain councils despite more powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Bill will place an enforcement burden on councils without more funding, claims an organisation. In evidence to...

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, 7 months ago | 0

Social housing landlords in Scotland could be leaving tenants at risk due to a lack of mould training. A survey...

Mould-covered wall behind sofa highlighting housing standard failures

Thousands of social housing landlords fail Decent Homes Standard as Awaab’s law looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2025, 7 months ago | 2

One in ten social rented homes still fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard ahead of Awaab’s Law taking effect...

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, 7 months ago | 0

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

Model house in front of cracked brick wall with sign reading "Repair Needed"

Safeagent pushes for clearer Decent Homes Standard in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

The UK’s leading not-for-profit accreditation body for lettings and management agents, safeagent, has put forward a robust response to the...

Worker in protective gear removing mould from rental property wall

Landlords face higher costs and tenants face disruption under Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

The Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s law will cause increased costs for landlords and major disruption for tenants, warns industry...

Image of Awaab for Awaabs law in a room with mould and a label stating be preopared

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, 9 months 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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