Damp and mould in private rented homes

Report damp and mould in your home

If there is an issue with damp and mould in your private rented home, you should report it to your landlord as soon as possible.

If you are a council tenant, find out how to report the issue to us.

There are simple steps you can take to keep your home free from damp and mould.

Government guidance for landlords

Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home should be read by all social and private rented landlords.

It sets out landlords' legal responsibilities to their tenants and the serious health risks posed by damp and mould.

It also explains what landlords should do when tenants report damp and mould, and provides best practices to prevent health risks and property damage.

The guidance stresses that landlords are responsible for identifying and fixing the root causes of damp and mould.

What we do

If a landlord does not properly address damp and mould problems in a privately rented home, our Private Sector Housing Team can help.

If we find serious issues, we may take action. This could mean informal discussions with the landlord or enforcement to ensure necessary repairs are made.

Our Private Sector Housing Team is specially trained to identify and resolve damp and mould hazards.

To ensure we follow the Government guidance (see above) we have updated our damp and mould investigation procedure and Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy.

Contact us

If you need more information, please contact us:

• Call: 01442 228000 and ask for "Private Sector Housing"
• Email: pshousing@dacorum.gov.uk