7 May 2026Awaab's Law for private renters under the Renters' Rights Act: the tenant 14-day mould and damp escalation walkthrough (RRA Day 7, May 2026)
Awaab's Law extends from social housing into the private rented sector under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. When a tenant reports damp or mould the landlord now has strict statutory timescales - emergency hazards within 24 hours, significant hazards investigated within 14 calendar days, written response within 14 days of investigation. This walkthrough is the tenant-side escalation timeline: how to start the clock properly, what evidence to gather, the hazard severity tiers, and what to do when the landlord misses the deadline.
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