Tenants
Damp or mould in your home?
Know your rights, what your landlord must do under Awaab's Law, and whether you could claim compensation.
Your rights as a tenantAwaab's Law · HHSRS · damp & mould — England
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Plain-English guidance for tenants, landlords and housing professionals — written and reviewed by a qualified building surveyor.
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Understand Awaab's Law duties, HHSRS hazard assessment and how to evidence that a property is safe.
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Every guide is written and reviewed by Dominic Bowkett — MRPSA · ACABE · CertDEA · Retrofit Assessor · MSc Building Surveying · BA (Hons) · GDL — a building surveyor, domestic energy assessor & retrofit assessor. We cite official sources (gov.uk, legislation.gov.uk) and flag anything you should verify before relying on it.
This site is information only and is not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, speak to a qualified solicitor or surveyor.