Minor
£1,500 – £3,000
Surface mould in one room, fixed eventually but slowly.
Damp & mould claims
Living with damp or black mould? You could be owed thousands.
If your council or housing association has ignored it, you can claim compensation and force the repairs. Free 60-second check. No Win, No Fee.
- Typical payouts of £1,500 – £12,000+
- Awaab's Law now forces landlords to act fast
- Repairs ordered plus compensation paid
Compensation amounts
How much is a damp and mould claim worth?
Every case is different, but most awards fall into three bands.
Moderate
£3,000 – £7,000
Several rooms affected, months of delays, damaged belongings.
Severe
£7,000 – £12,000+
Rooms unusable, health problems, years of ignored reports.
Indicative bands only — your free case review gives you a realistic figure for your situation.
Your legal rights
Awaab's Law is on your side
Since October 2025, social landlords in England must investigate reported damp and mould within strict legal deadlines — and fix serious hazards fast. Miss the deadline, and they're breaking the law.
Start free check- Legal deadlinesLandlords must investigate damp and mould reports within set timeframes — not whenever suits them.
- Serious hazards fixed fastDangerous mould must be made safe within days, not months.
- Health comes firstIf mould is affecting your breathing or your children's health, that strengthens your claim.
Building your case
What makes a strong claim
Don't have everything? Start anyway — we'll tell you what you need.
Photos and videos
Dated pictures of the mould, damaged walls and ruined belongings.
Report dates
When you told the landlord — emails, reference numbers, call logs.
Medical notes
GP visits for asthma, chest infections or skin problems.
FAQ
Damp & mould questions
Still unsure? Start the free check. A specialist calls you back within 24 hours.
How much compensation for damp and mould in the UK?
Most successful damp and mould claims settle between £1,500 and £12,000+. The amount depends on how long the problem went unfixed, how much of your home was affected, health impact and damaged belongings.
Can I claim compensation for damp and mould?
Yes — if you rent from a council or housing association, you've reported the problem, and they failed to fix it within a reasonable time. Private tenants aren't covered by this service.
What is Awaab's Law?
Awaab's Law (in force for social landlords from October 2025) legally requires councils and housing associations in England to investigate reported damp and mould within strict timeframes and fix serious hazards fast. Landlords who miss these deadlines are far easier to hold to account.
Can mould make me ill?
Yes. Damp and mould are linked to asthma, chest infections, allergies and skin irritation — children and older people are most at risk. Health impact increases the value of your claim, so keep GP records.
Do I need photos or evidence?
Photos help a lot but aren't essential. Dates you reported the problem, any reference numbers, and medical notes all strengthen your claim. We'll tell you exactly what you need in your free review.
Does claiming cost me anything?
No. Every claim runs on a No Win, No Fee basis — if your claim doesn't succeed, you pay nothing.
Mould won't fix itself. Neither will your landlord.
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