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Damp, Mould & Housing Disrepair: Autumn Advice for Tenants

Damp, Mould & Housing Disrepair: Autumn Advice for Tenants

Worried about damp or mould this autumn? Read practical steps tenants should take, landlord responsibilities, and a recent FDM case showing how prompt legal help secures repairs and compensation.

FDM Case Update – Salvaged Struck Out Claim

A recent housing disrepair case handled by FDM Solicitors illustrates the challenges tenants face when legal representation ends during litigation - and how time is of the essence to react.

£40bn Affordable Housing Pledge: A Step Forward, But Questions Remain

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, will announce nearly £40bn in affordable housing grants over 10 years, almost doubling previous government spending.

Policy Update: Exemption of Housing Cases from Fixed Recoverable Costs Extended to 2028

The Government has confirmed that housing cases will remain exempt from the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime until at least October 2028.

Winter Warm-Up: 10 Hacks to Keep Your Home Cozy This Season

Whether you're looking for quick fixes or more substantial upgrades, here are some savvy hacks to keep your house toasty this winter.

Exciting New Riverside Housing Plan Submitted for Sunderland

A decision from the local authority is expected by the end of the year, making this an exciting time for the community!

Social Housing Property Left Empty for Eight Years in Cornish Village

Local officials are understandably frustrated, especially during a time when Cornwall is grappling with a housing crisis.
Damp and mould on wall

Rising Concerns: Mould and Damp in Wolverhampton’s Private Rented Homes

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to escalate, Wolverhampton is witnessing a troubling rise in the number of private rented homes plagued by mould and damp.

BPS Solicitors and Langton Law Closed by SRA

Labour’s Housebuilding Targets Set To Double