Resources for Landlords & Estate Agents
Free guides, articles, and a plain-English glossary covering Awaab’s Law, damp and mould, and landlord compliance.
Guides
18In-depth practical guides for landlords and homeowners — Awaab's Law compliance, damp types, choosing a contractor, and more.
Browse all guides →Blog
39News and commentary on the private rental sector, Awaab's Law updates, and damp industry developments.
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28Plain-English definitions of damp, mould, and housing compliance terminology — for landlords and homeowners, not specialists.
Browse the glossary →Free tools & data
Damp and mould statistics, with sources
Every English Housing Survey figure with its source, date and link — and a CSV to download.
Damp & mould letter to your landlord
Free. Answer a few questions and get a polite, dated letter or email — nothing is stored or sent.
Mould removal cost estimator
Typical UK price range for your job, and what it's made of. Ranges only — a survey sets the price.
Damp type checker
Seven questions: condensation, rising damp, penetrating damp or a leak — and who to call first.
Awaab's Law deadline calculator
Work out the exact investigation, summary and safety-work dates, allowing for bank holidays.
Latest guides
All guides →property maintenance
Damp found on a mortgage valuation or survey: what happens next
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Selling a house with damp: what sellers and estate agents need to know
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Is Black Mould Dangerous, and How Do You Get Rid of It for Good?
From the glossary
Full glossary →Approved Document F (ventilation)
The part of the Building Regulations for England that sets ventilation standards for dwellings. Since 15 June 2022 it requires that replacement windows do not reduce a home's existing ventilation.
Awaab's Law
UK legislation requiring landlords to investigate and repair damp and mould hazards within fixed timeframes — 24 hours to investigate and make safe emergencies, 10 working days to investigate significant hazards, and 5 working days to complete safety works once a hazard is confirmed.
Biocidal Treatment
Chemical treatment applied to surfaces to kill mould and fungal growth. Used as part of a mould remediation process alongside physical removal. Must be combined with structural or ventilation remediation to prevent recurrence.
Black Mould
Common name for dark-coloured mould growth in properties, most often Cladosporium or Aspergillus species. Can cause respiratory irritation and allergic reactions. Requires professional treatment when covering more than one square metre.
CSRT
Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments — the primary professional qualification for damp diagnosis issued by the PCA. A CSRT-qualified surveyor has demonstrated competence in identifying and specifying treatment for rising damp, penetrating damp, and timber decay.
Cavity Drainage System
A below-ground waterproofing method that accepts water ingress through a studded membrane, directs it to a sump and pump, and discharges it away from the building. Classified as Type C waterproofing under BS 8102.