Tag: Damp

What action can be taken when tenants fail to manage damp?

Author: Readers Question

16th February 2026, 2 months ago | 11

The weather in England has been very wet. Additionally, there has been very little frost. Consequently, the moisture has not...

Renters’ Rights Bill is doomed to fail without enforcement – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 14

As Peers prepare to discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says that Labour’s reforms are...

Positive input Ventilation units – What is your experience?

Author: Readers Question

26th November 2024, 1 year ago | 48

Positive input Ventilation units (PIVs) to clear dampness around the window reveals. We have had new double-glazed plastic windows fitted...

Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 1 year ago | 10

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

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...

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...

Half of renters are living in cold, damp homes – Citizens Advice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 46

Nearly half of private renters in England are enduring freezing, damp or mouldy homes, Citizens Advice has warned. And, the...

Universal Credit issues – How do I claim rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I have tenants in Glasgow on Universal Credit. The tenants paid the rent to me until I asked them...

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...

Call for more PRS enforcement funding in England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

A charity is calling for more government funding to help councils enforce housing and health standards in the private rented...

How to avoid damp and mould in homes this winter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2024, 2 years ago | 6

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

When condensation and mould is caused by the tenant?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 79

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

Awaab’s Law: Government announces crackdown on unsafe social housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The Government has unveiled new plans to crack down on unsafe social housing to protect tenants in support of its...

New guide for landlords to tackle damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 2 years ago | 21

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

Free court mediation with a tenant – does it work?

Author: Readers Question

10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, my tenant tried to sue me to get compensation for one month’s rent and interest – £1,000 in total....

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...

Educating tenants and property visits are key in fighting mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Landlords should be educating their tenants and inspecting properties regularly in a bid to combat the issues that come with...

Tenant suing for condensation problems?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have a tenant who is suing me for damp and mould problems. When the tenant moved into the property...

Social housing landlords warned to improve mould conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 19

There are between 120,000 to 160,000 social housing properties in England that have notable issues with damp and mould, the...

Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to deal with mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2022, 3 years ago | 6

All social landlords are being urged to tackle complaints relating to damp and mould – and not blame a tenant...