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ComplianceAwaab’s Law Scotland: Condensation Needs Evidence
The Scottish Housing Regulator found condensation caused 59% of the 40,140 damp and mould cases social landlords resolved in 2025/26. Under Awaab’s Law, landlords can only rely on the tenant-use exemption after investigating, and must be able to prove they did. Here’s what a defensible finding looks like.
ComplianceScotland's Awaab's Law: What Landlords and Letting Agents Need to Know Before October 2026
New Scottish regulations set fixed deadlines for investigating and repairing damp and mould. Here's what's changing, when it takes effect, and how to get ahead of it.