The government has published guidance on the legal duties of social and private rented housing landlords regarding damp and mould in the home.
The guidance, issued by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, forms part of the government’s response to the coroner’s report into the death of Rochdale two-year-old Awaab Ishak.
The guidance clarifies that damp and mould should not be dismissed as a ‘lifestyle choice’ and that it is the responsibility of landlords to identify the underlying causes of damp and mould, such as structural issues or inadequate ventilation, and find long-term solutions.
