Awaab’s Law
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Regulation & Law
Urgent action required as nearly half of PRS blighted by damp and mould
Shock figures from Citizens Advice reveal that although Awaab’s law has transformed the social sector, private rental homes still have major mould issues.
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Five years on, Awaab’s law finally becomes law
Property industry broadly welcomes new damp and mould rules but warns tight timescales could set landlords up to fail.
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‘Landlords need more time for Decent Homes Standard admits Minister’
Matthew Pennycook responds to MPs who say the Government is not acting quickly enough to deal with mould problems in the private rented sector.
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Scottish landlords demand clarity on damp and mould rules
Housing industry calls for clearer definitions as new reporting rules threaten hefty fines for landlords north of the border.
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Is tech the solution to letting agents’ damp management woes?
New smart technology is helping prevent fines and reducing repair costs for the affordable housing sector, but some believe it could help agents cut costs and prevent damp and mould too.
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Councils’ failure to follow their OWN rental property rules revealed
Councils that are only too quick to fine private landlords named and shamed for the appalling state of their own rental properties.
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Councils that fine landlords over mould slammed by ombudsman
The Housing Ombudsman reveals that several local authorities which are quick to issue fines to landlords and agents over poor practice including damp and mould, are at it themselves.
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Leading letting agency features in shocking Panorama mould exposé
BBC investigation team finds mould-infested property in Rotherham is owned by billionaires and managed by Savills.
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Property Ombudsman issues new guidance on how to deal with damp and mould
Survey shows there is a growing need for guidance in the area as nearly half of lettings have ongoing issues with damp and mould.
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Leading solicitor calls for Scotland to adopt Awaab’s Law for PRS
Leading Scottish lawyer calls for Scotland to follow England's cue and bring in tougher regulation of property quality for letting agents and landlords.
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