DAMP - WHAT IS YOUR CORE DUTY AS LANDLORD?

This responsibility cannot be written out of a tenancy agreement. Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, landlords must keep the structure and exterior in repair and ensure the property is free from Category 1 hazards, including damp and mould.

While Awaab's Law currently applies to social housing, similar expectations around response times and remediation are expected to extend into the private rented sector. Ignoring reports of damp can lead to serious consequences.