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Awaab’s Law guidance sets out new damp and mould duties in Scotland
Letting agents in Scotland should review their reporting, inspection, and repair processes after the Scottish Government published new guidance to support the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which come into force on 6 October 2026. The Regulations apply to private rented homes covered by the Repairing Standard, as well as relevant social housing.
(Scotland) Written Summary of Damp and Mould Investigation – Template
Under the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, landlords must investigate reports of damp or mould within set timescales and provide tenants with a Written Summary of the investigation findings.
Fact sheet: The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026
New regulations introduce strict timescales for investigating and responding to damp and mould in rented homes across Scotland. Read this fact sheet to understand the new duties, the deadlines landlords must meet and what happens when action cannot be taken within the required timeframe.
Built environment strategy must align standards across the property sector
Propertymark has urged the UK Government to ensure that reforms to the building lifecycle support property agents, improve the home-moving process, and give consumers confidence that building work has been completed properly. Our members work closely with other professionals throughout the life of a building, and we have highlighted how consistent standards, clear responsibilities, and reliable records would help agents provide a better service to sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, and leaseholders.