Tag: mould

London tenants threaten legal action over excessive heat in flats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Possession Friend has drawn attention to Property118 about a group of tenants threatening legal action against their housing association over...

Have landlords tried dealing with mould the German way?

Author: Readers Question

26th March 2025, 1 year ago | 25

Although I’ve been a landlord for over twenty years, I only recently came across luften, the German way of dealing...

Dealing with tenants complaints about mould?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hello, I hope someone may be able to help. I seem to have tenants from hell. I have only one...

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...

Regulator report “Mould – It’s not Lifestyle”?

Author: Readers Question

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 17

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak of mould-related illness, the housing regulator went after landlords with a brutal attack...

Is tenant correspondence subject to data protection?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 12

Hello, My property has just been inspected by the local council after my tenant complained about some issues regarding damp....

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...

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...

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...

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....

MPs call for ‘Awaab’s Law’ to be extended to the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 10

MPs are calling on the government to extend the proposed Awaab’s Law, which sets new deadlines for social housing landlords...

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...

Landlords are helping tenants cope with utility bills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords are keen to help their tenants cope with their rising utility bills, a survey reveals. The findings from the...

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....