Decision details

In September 2023, Cabinet considered a self-assessment of the 26 recommendations for landlords outlined in the Housing Ombudsman report: ‘Spotlight on Damp and Mould, it’s not Lifestyle’. This included some new proposed actions for inclusion in an updated Action Plan.

One of the actions approved was for a new Damp and Mould Policy to be written. The new Policy considers the expectations of the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing. Government guidance: ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’ published in September 2023 had also been considered.

RESOLVED that the Damp and Mould Policy and associated procedure be approved.

Reason

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as amended by the Housing (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act requires a property is fit for human habitation at the beginning of the tenancy and for the duration of the tenancy.