Damp and Mould in Dwellings

What Are The Legal Responsibilities?

Landlords are legally required to ensure their rental properties are fit for human habitation and free from various hazards under various legislation and regulations such as The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, The Housing Act 2004, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

Social landlords must also comply with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the Decent Homes Standard which were introduced as a result of the tragic death of two year old Awaab Ishak who died from a sever respiratory infection caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home.

Important Note: The Renters Rights Bill proposes to introduce Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard into the private rented sector bringing in more stringent rules concerning timeframes to respond to damp and mould complaints from tenants.

The Damp and Mould Guidance Note provides an overview of the key obligations of landlords in relation to damp and mould, the checklist can also be used to monitor any issues concerning damp and mould.

The Damp and Mould Information Letter to Tenant can be provided to the tenant at the beginning of the tenancy and provides useful information for the tenant on reducing damp and mould problems in a tenancy.

These professionally drafted templates are tailored for residential lettings in England.

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