Mould Law for Landlords 2025: What You Need to Know (And How to Stay Compliant)
🚨 What Is the New Mould Law for Landlords?
Following the tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak and a growing crisis in rental housing conditions, the government has introduced stricter mould and damp legislation for landlords starting October 2025.
- Under the Mould Law for Landlords 2025, you are now legally required to:
- Respond to tenant reports of mould or damp within 14 days
- Investigate and document the cause of mould, not just clean it
- Begin necessary repairs within 7 to 21 days, depending on severity
- Provide tenants with written findings and a clear action plan
- Maintain rental properties in a condition free from significant mould risks
⚠️ What Happens If You Don’t Comply?
Landlords who ignore the new law face serious consequences:
💸 Fines and rent repayment orders
🧾 Enforcement notices from local authorities
❌ Being added to the rogue landlord database
👎 Reputational damage and tenant legal action
This law applies to all landlords, including private lets, HMOs, and letting agents acting on behalf of landlords.
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No matter what type of damp you have, contact Proofterior for a property survey. Our fully trained surveyors will provide you with effective solutions whether damp & wet rot, dry rot, or woodworm, leaving you free to enjoy your damp-free home.
🧰 What Are Your Responsibilities?
- Fixing leaks or rising damp
- Improving ventilation (e.g., fans in kitchens/bathrooms)
- Upgrading insulation to reduce cold surfaces
- Ensuring airbricks and passive vents are unobstructed
- Installing systems like dry lining membranes or thermal plaster
📖 Understanding and Addressing the Health Risks of Damp and Mould (GOV.UK)
✅ How Proofterior Helps Landlords Stay Compliant
We offer a complimentary mould and damp compliance survey to help landlords across:
- Bournemouth
- Christchurch
- Poole
- Southampton
- Weymouth
- All of Dorset & Hampshire
Our qualified team will:
✅ Survey your property inside and out
✅ Take digital moisture and humidity readings
✅ Assess ventilation, insulation, and structural damp
✅ Provide a written report with actionable next steps
✅ Supply documented evidence for tenant records or local authority compliance