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

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

Black mould spreading across a damp bedroom wall corner above wooden flooring
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12:01 AM, 16th February 2026, 3 months ago 11
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The weather in England has been very wet. Additionally, there has been very little frost. Consequently, the moisture has not been freezing out of the atmosphere as it might do otherwise. Consequently, homes are more damp than usual.

We do have AST agreements with tenants, which require them to take steps to look after the homes. However, this seems not to be satisfactorily performed. Perhaps due to tenant indolence.

Can we take action against recalcitrant tenants to enforce them to make remedies as required by the contract?

If not, what can we do to make tenants comply?

Thanks,

David

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