Damp, mould and housing conditions

Rented homes in England must be fit to live in. Serious damp and mould can make a home unfit and should be reported to your landlord.

• Report it in writing with dated photos, and keep a record of the response.
• If your landlord does not act, your local council can inspect hazards.
• Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard are planned to be extended to private renting, but the government says timescales are subject to consultation — they are not yet in force for private tenants.

Keep your own records in SouthLet

SouthLet helps you keep dated records. It does not check legal compliance or give legal protection.

• Report damp or mould with photos
• See your issues