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Damp & Mould Compliance for Landlords in England (2026 Guide)
Protecting Landlords. Protecting Your Portfolio. Staying Compliant.
Damp and mould are now one of the highest enforcement priorities for UK local authorities. Following the introduction of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, landlords face increasing scrutiny — and private sector reforms are rapidly approaching.
For letting agencies managing rental portfolios, proactive compliance is no longer optional.
It is risk management.
MouldCheckPro was created to provide specialist damp and mould compliance services to landlords and letting agencies. We believe inspection without remediation is incomplete; remediation without diagnosis is risky; compliance without documentation is vulnerable.
We combine root cause investigation with remedial works and a quarterly prevention visit under a membership agreement.
What Is Awaab’s Law?
Awaab's Law introduced strict timeframes for addressing damp and mould in social housing following a fatal case linked to prolonged mould exposure.
While currently focused on social landlords, its principles are shaping wider private rented sector reform.
Social Housing Timeframes (Now in Force)
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Investigation within 10 working days
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Property made safe within 5 working days if a health risk is identified
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Emergency hazards addressed within 24 hours
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Written report provided to tenant
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Alternative accommodation offered if required
These standards are widely expected to influence private sector enforcement expectations.
What Are Private Landlords Legally Required To Do?
Even before further reform, private landlords must comply with:
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Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
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Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS Category 1 hazards)
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Environmental Protection statutory nuisance provisions
Failure to act on damp and mould complaints can result in:
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Improvement Notices
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Civil penalties up to £30,000
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Rent Repayment Orders
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Tenant compensation claims
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Reputational damage to agents and landlords
Letting agencies are increasingly expected to demonstrate clear repair reporting systems and inspection records.
What Does Damp & Mould Look Like?
Common causes in rental properties include:
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Condensation due to inadequate ventilation
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Poor insulation
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Leaking pipework or roofs
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Rising damp
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Bridged damp-proof courses
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Inadequate heating systems.
Bleaching and painting over mould is not a solution. Enforcement officers look for evidence that the root cause has been identified and remediated.
Why Letting Agencies Choose Us?
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Reduce landlord liability
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Protect agency reputation
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Demonstrate proactive compliance
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Structured documentation
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Prevention first approach
In a regulatory environment shaped by Awaab's Law and upcoming private sector reforms, documentation and response speed are critical.
Protect your managed properties before compliance escalate. Early prevention is cheaper than enforcement. Email or WhatsApp to book your inspection services.
Very pleased with the services of Mould Free Health who recently carried out a mould inspection on my house. I had previously had a bad experience with another company who had provided a report that was difficult to understand and which recommended extensive remediation work (at a high price) which I didn't think it was appropriate.
Andrea and Will explained everything clearly before commencing and the inspection was completed with minimal disruption and zero mess. The report was easy to understand. Overall a great value for money, professional service compared to my previous experience.
J.B.
Will is very professional, thorough, courteous and hard-working. Our son has suspected CIRS and Andrea and Will thoroughly inspected and tested our house, including the loft, to find areas where mould was present that needed to be remediated. Will provided a clearly broken down quote for the remedial work and completed the work on time and to budget with no fuss. We also had had an alternative mould specialist company review and quote for the work. We were not confident about them as a comparison and felt they were only interested in maximising how much money they could make. In contrast, Andrea and Will care. We recommend.
P.C.
Will and Andrea recently did a home inspection for mould, bathroom remediation and medical cleaning for my client.
Mould was detected on an ERMI, with no sign of the source.
Through a thorough inspection they were able to identify the source. My client is very apprehensive about having any one she doesn't know in her home. She felt instantly at ease with Will and Andrea and couldn't praise them enough.
They are both really kind and professional.
They did a great job.
N.N.
MouldCheckPro is a trading name of MFH Inspection & Remediation LLP
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All inspection & remediation services are delivered by MFH Inspection & Remediation LLP
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