Safeguard Europe launches a free Got Damp and Mould portal with treatment guides and flowcharts as its research finds 73 percent of households see mould return after surface-only cleaning.
Durham County Council has fined a landlord £26,000 over repair and licensing failures at an Annfield Plain rental home, with £28,500 payable in total.
MHCLG’s consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to private landlords closes on 18 December 2026 and will shape new repair deadlines.
Scottish Government guidance sets 6 October damp and mould deadlines, giving private landlords 10 working days to investigate and five to begin repairs.
CIH and CIOB have issued new damp and mould guidance, sharpening pressure on landlords to prevent repeat problems and keep clearer evidence as housing-condition scrutiny rises.
Government data shows damp affected 10 percent of private rented homes in 2024, as ministers face pressure to bring Decent Homes rules into the sector sooner and councils enforce updated hazard powers.
Awaab’s Law is moving beyond damp and mould, with Inventory Base warning that the next phase of the regime will pull a much wider range…
From 27 October, Awaab’s Law will come into force, forcing social landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould within strict time limits. Similar rules…
As the weather turns colder, landlords are being warned to stay vigilant over damp and mould risks that can quickly escalate during autumn and winter….
A pioneering moisture diagnostic system developed by the Property Care Association (PCA) could provide a much-needed solution for landlords and tenants dealing with damp and…
The Government has released new directives emphasising the responsibilities of private landlords concerning damp and mould in their properties. The guidance clearly states that not…
