HHSRS damp and mould: how the hazard is assessed and enforced
6 October 2026
Under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), damp and mould is the first of the listed hazards that councils use
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Guides from our chartered surveyors on damp and mould, Awaab’s Law, landlord and tenant repairs, leases and dilapidations, schedules of condition and buying a home.
Awaab’s Law for private landlords: where you stand now
30 September 2026
Awaab’s Law does not yet apply to private landlords. It currently covers social landlords in England only. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Awaab’s Law timeline: phases, dates and hazards
26 August 2026
The Awaab’s Law timeline has three phases for social landlords in England. Phase 1 began on 27 October 2025 and covers damp
Landlord responsibility for damp and mould: what the law requires
5 August 2026
Landlord responsibility for damp and mould in England comes from several overlapping duties. For most rented homes, the landlord must keep the
Landlord repair obligations: a guide for landlords and tenants
16 July 2026
Landlord repair obligations for most rented homes in England come from two parts of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Section 11
Preparing for a house survey: a guide for sellers
30 June 2026
Preparing for a house survey is largely a matter of access, paperwork and knowing your property’s condition in advance. A buyer’s surveyor
Damp and mould remedies: how to treat damp and mould by cause
5 June 2026
The most effective damp and mould remedies are those that match the cause. Condensation, penetrating damp, rising or ground-level damp and plumbing
Damp in older houses: why traditional buildings need a different approach
15 May 2026
Damp in older houses often has different causes from damp in modern homes, and it usually calls for a different approach. Most
Mould around windows: why it happens and how to stop it
27 April 2026
Mould around windows is usually caused by condensation. The glass, the frames and the walls immediately around a window are often the
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