UK Academy of Mould Experts
Mould in the news.
A daily round-up of UK coverage of mould, damp and Awaab's Law: national and regional press, the Housing Ombudsman and GOV.UK. Each headline opens the original article on the publisher's site.
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MHCLG
Extending Awaab's Law to private rented tenancies and to licences (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
We are seeking views on proposals to apply Awaab's Law to private rented tenancies and to accommodation occupied under licence.
Derry Journal
Housing Executive to host damp and mould clinic in Derry's Galliagh area (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Housing Executive tenants are being encouraged to learn more about safely maintaining their properties during Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week with an information event to take place in ...
Manchester Evening News
Andy Burnham government issues update as Awaab's Law to be extended to private renters (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Now, the new proposals could more than double the number of households protected by Awaab’s Law. Andy Burnham 's government also says these stronger rights could be extended to homeless people and ...
Mortgage Strategy
Awaab’s Law could extend to private renters under government plans (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Millions more households could benefit from stricter repair deadlines for landlords, as the government launches a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to ...
Scottish Housing News
England looks to extend Awaab’s Law beyond social housing sector (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
The UK Government is to consider how to extend Awaab’s Law to private renters and other types of accommodation throughout England.
Property Week
Government looks to extend Awaab’s law to specialist accommodation (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
The government today (9 October) launched a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law, which requires social landlords to fix damp and mould problems in a set timeframe, to temporary and specialist care ...
The Negotiator
Awaab’s Law set to be extended to private landlords (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Private landlords face legally binding deadlines to fix dangerous damp and mould under plans set out in a new consultation. Awaab’s Law already applies to social housing and was ...
Property118
Government launches Awaab’s Law consultation for private rented sector (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
The government is seeking views on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector (PRS), including how the rules should work and when they should come ...
Property118
Facing a damp and mould nightmare? This landlord found a different way out (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Landlords in England can now face civil penalties of up to £7,000 for serious Category 1 hazards, including severe damp and mould, where the legal conditions ...
Property Reporter
Government consults on Awaab’s Law for private rentals (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
A government consultation will shape how Awaab’s Law applies to private landlords, closing on 18 December 2026.
Property Industry Eye
Awaab’s Law moves closer for agents as repair deadline shake-up begins (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Letting and managing agents are set to face new legally enforceable repair deadlines as the government moves ahead with extending Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector (PRS). A consultation ...
Scottish Legal News
Awaab’s Law: Strict new rules in play for Scotland’s private rental housing landlords (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Private rental sector landlords are being warned that they must respond to complaints about damp or mould without delay after a new law came into force. The legal obligation on how landlords must resp ...
The Argus
Asthma sufferer's mould health risk in Brighton council home (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
A resident with asthma says his health is at risk from mould and damp in his council home. Jamie Adams, of Mafeking Road, lives in temporary accommodation after joining the housing waiting list and ...
STV News
'I'm constantly wheezy and my clothes stink': New law targets mould misery (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
The new measures are named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who died in England after prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s housing association home. His death prompted calls for stronger ...
The Herald
Scotland rules require landlords to tackle damp and mould (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Scotland’s 2026 damp and mould regulations require social and private landlords to investigate complaints within 10 working days and act on repairs to comply.
FarmingUK
Scottish farm landlords face 10-day damp and mould deadline (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Scottish farms and estates letting residential property will have just 10 working days to investigate suspected damp and mould under new rules.
The Scottish Farmer
Scottish landlords warned over new damp and mould rules from October 6 (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Scotland's damp and mould rules take effect October 6, requiring landlords, farms and estates to investigate reports within 10 working days and start repairs.
STV News
Awaab's Law: What does new legislation mean for landlords and tenants? (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Under Awaab’s Law, the first step is always to complain directly to your landlord through their formal complaints process. The guidance says landlords and tenants should try to resolve issues through ...
Scottish Housing News
Housing secretary welcomes Awaab’s Law coming into force today (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
New laws strengthening tenants’ rights against damp and mould come into force today. Awaab’s Law will require landlords to investigate reports of damp and mould within strict timescales, provide ...
PropertyWire
New Scottish rental laws introduce damp and mould duties (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Scotland has implemented new rental regulations as of 6th October 2026, introducing stricter requirements for landlords and letting agents regarding damp and mould, tenancy succession, and wrongful ...
The Sun
Builder who demolished HALF of semi-detached home leaving neighbour with mould & rats denies being ‘neighbour from hell’ (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
A BUILDER who demolished his half of a semi-detached house leaving his neighbour in a “rat-infested nightmare” denies being a “neighbour from hell”. Chris Rhodes, 47, ...
Scottish Legal News
Safer homes for tenants with Awaab’s Law (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Landlords will have strict timescales to investigate any report of damp or mould, provide written findings, and carry out necessary repairs under new legislation which comes into effect next week. The ...
STV News
‘Vital’ landlords understand new law on mould and damp in homes, housing minister says (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
The new regulations for landlords come into force on October 6. Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has said it is “vital” landlords understand the implications of new laws coming in from next ...
The Guardian
Awaab’s law is not working, say social housing tenants stuck in mouldy homes (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Residents say new legislation in England forcing landlords to fix dangerous hazards is not improving conditions ...
The News
Awaab’s law prompts thousands of damp and mould cases in Portsmouth (opens the publisher's site in a new tab)
Thousands of damp and mould cases have been reported to Portsmouth City Council since new rules introduced following the death of a two-year-old boy. The council received 1,941 damp and mould cases ...