Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 17 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Social Rented Housing: Mould
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle damp and mould in social housing in Surrey Heath constituency.
- Answer
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The first phase of Awaab’s Law, which came into force on 27 October 2025, requires all social landlords to repair emergency hazards within 24 hours and fix dangerous damp and mould within fixed timescales.
My Department published a response to our consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes on 28 January 2026. It can be found on gov.uk here. As part of the new Decent Homes Standard, landlords will need to ensure that their homes are free from damp and mould.
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- Written question
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- 128134
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Social rented housing Mould Surrey Heath
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