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
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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
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