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Key Takeaways Landlords in the UK have a legal responsibility to keep rented properties free from serious damp and mould. Addressing these issues promptly protects tenants’ health and prevents property damage. Landlords must maintain homes so they are fit for habitation Damp and mould can cause health risks and structural damage Repairs should be carried…
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Key Takeaways The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act empowers tenants to take action against landlords for unsafe or unhealthy homes. In 2025, protections have been strengthened with Awaab’s Law, setting strict repair deadlines for social housing and potentially extending to private rentals. 2019 Act gives tenants legal power to address unfit housing conditions Ongoing…
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Key Takeaways Black mould and mildew are common moisture-related problems in homes. While unsightly, they also pose serious health risks and damage to property if not dealt with quickly. Black mould thrives in humid, poorly ventilated spaces. It releases spores and mycotoxins that can harm health. Fungicidal washes can remove mould, but ventilation is key…
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Suddenly noticing a strange looking patch on your walls can be worrying. What is it and what’s causing it? How do you get rid of it? Dealing with a damp patch on the wall of your home starts with figuring out what is causing it. Once you have an idea of the cause, you can…
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Damp is a common problem is homes around the country but it can just as easily affect commercial properties, which could mean exposing staff, customers or tenants to the side effects of damp which range from unpleasant smells to black mould spores and ruined furniture and belongings. So, how do you know if your commercial…
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If you are considering buying an old property, you should expect there to be some issues, especially if you know it needs renovation work, then you are ready for a jobs list. But there’s one problem that you need to pay special attention to when purchasing an old house – damp. Spotting damp issues Many…
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For many homeowners, damp is a problem they encounter at some point. While there is a temptation to ignore the odd damp patches or those spots of mould as nothing serious, this is simply delaying the inevitable and meaning the problem will be worse when the time comes to deal with it. There are five…
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Owning your home can be expensive and there seems to be a constant list of things to do that all eat up your cash. This means prioritising and doing the jobs that are going to give you the most benefits for your cash. When the job in question is damp proofing your home, there are…
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Our homes are the place that we go to relax, be with our family and feel safest but sometimes they can be the cause of us becoming sick – or at least something within the home can be. One of the top culprits that make people sick in their own homes is mould. But how…
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Damp remains one of the most common problems in homes of all ages across the country. Dampness is caused by too much moisture in a space through one of a number of reasons and can lead to serious conditions such as dry and wet rot or the growth of black mould. So how do damp…
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