Damp Proofing For Letting Agents In Nottingham
Damp and mould reports from tenants aren't something you can afford to ignore.
Midland Preservation Ltd supports landlords and letting agents across Nottingham and the East Midlands with the fast, accurate diagnosis they need to act properly.
We work around tenanted properties without the scheduling headaches agencies often face with smaller contractors, and every survey is carried out by a CSRT qualified surveyor rather than someone selling a quick fix.
As Property Care Association members, we give you a written report you can rely on, whether that's for your own records, a landlord, or a tenant who wants to see the problem is being taken seriously.
Awaab's Law Explained
Awaab's Law is named after Awaab Ishak, a two year old boy who died in December 2020 following prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing flat in Rochdale.
Created under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, it came into force for social housing landlords across England on 27 October 2025, setting fixed legal timeframes for investigating and fixing damp, mould and other serious hazards once a tenant reports them.
A second phase, extending the same timeframes to further hazards such as excess cold and heat, is due to come into force on 30 November 2026.
Does Awaab's Law Apply To Private Landlords Yet?
Not yet. Awaab's Law currently applies to social housing only. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 contains the power to extend equivalent legal timeframes to private landlords and letting agents, and the government has confirmed this is the intended direction, but no implementation date has been set, and further consultation is expected before it takes effect.
That said, the direction of travel is clear, and landlords who wait until it's mandatory before treating damp and mould seriously are likely to find themselves playing catch up.
Your Current Legal Obligations As A Landlord
Private landlords already have a legal duty under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 to keep rented properties free from serious hazards, including damp and mould, and this duty applies right now, regardless of when Awaab's Law is extended to the private sector.
If a property isn't fit for habitation and the landlord fails to act, tenants can take the matter to court.
This information is general guidance rather than legal advice, and landlords facing a specific dispute should seek independent legal advice on their obligations.
Damp Proofing For Rental Properties
Damp is very often the first thing a tenant reports, and getting the diagnosis right matters even more in a rented property, since a wrong or delayed fix can turn a straightforward repair into a formal complaint or dispute.
Full details on how we diagnose and treat both types of damp are available on our dedicated damp proofing page.
Woodworm Treatment
Woodworm infestations are frequently spotted during routine inspections or when a property changes tenants, and an accurate survey matters because old, inactive flight holes are easily mistaken for a live infestation.
Our low odour treatments allow re-entry within eight hours, keeping void periods to a minimum. Full detail is available on our woodworm treatment page.
Wet & Dry Rot Treatment
Fungal decay in skirting boards, floor joists or window frames is a common finding in older rental properties, and correctly identifying wet rot from the more serious dry rot changes the entire scope of the work required.
Our CSRT qualified surveyors provide a written report and schedule of works for every case. Full detail is available on our wet and dry rot treatment page.
Condensation Control
Condensation is the single most common cause of the damp and mould reports landlords receive, and it's exactly the kind of hazard Awaab's Law and the Fitness for Human Habitation Act are concerned with.
Our surveyors assess insulation, ventilation and moisture levels together, rather than simply removing visible mould and leaving the underlying cause to return. Full detail is available on our condensation control page.