Awaab's Law: damp and mould in lettings
As part of the Renters' Rights Act, Awaab's Law is now in force, protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. The UK Government and the Scottish Government want to extend these measures to the private rented sector – now is the time for agents to adopt best practice, future-proof their businesses, and protect their landlords, tenants and properties.
- What is Awaab’s Law?
- Key principles
- Decent homes standard under Renters' Rights Act
- The new laws on Damp and Mould
- Hazards identified in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
- Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
- Homes (Fitness for Habitation) Act 2018
- Guidance – where to currently go for more information?
- Spotlight from Housing Ombudsman report
- House of Commons library has published guidance for Tenants (2023)
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