Repairs And Maintenance

Guides and updates for private landlords on repairs and maintenance.

Property Standards for Private Landlords: Awaab's Law, Decent Homes and Repair Duties

How Awaab's Law, the new Decent Homes Standard and your existing repair duties fit together for private landlords — the 2026-2035 timeline, the hazards that count and the fines for getting it wrong.

12 min read · 21 July 2026

repairs and maintenance

Awaab's Law for Private Landlords: Damp, Mould and the Decent Homes Standard

Awaab's Law sets fixed deadlines for fixing damp and mould. Here's whether it applies to private landlords yet, the timescales to expect, and the duties you already owe today.

12 min read · 17 July 2026

repairs and maintenance

Awaab's Law for Private Landlords: Damp, Mould and the New Hazard Timescales

Awaab's Law is extending to private landlords under the Renters' Rights Act. Damp and mould reports trigger 10-day investigation and 5-day fix deadlines.

14 min read · 10 June 2026