Birmingham • Council & housing association tenants

Damp & mould compensation for council & housing association tenants in Birmingham

Yes. If your council or housing association landlord has left damp and mould unrepaired after you reported it, you can usually claim compensation and force the repairs. It runs on No Win, No Fee, and under Awaab’s Law social landlords must now investigate and fix serious damp and mould to strict deadlines.

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Living with cold rooms or damp walls in Birmingham is hard. If your landlord has ignored your complaints about housing disrepair, you do not have to cope alone. You may be able to claim compensation and force them to do repairs on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Many council homes and housing association flats across Birmingham suffer from drafty windows, old boilers and water leaks. Birmingham City Council and social landlords must keep homes safe and dry. When repair calls get ignored, damp and mould can damage your health and your things. We help Birmingham tenants check if they can start a claim for compensation.

What causes damp and mould in a rented home?

  • Penetrating damp from a leaking roof, gutter or wall that the landlord hasn’t fixed
  • Rising damp where a damp-proof course has failed
  • Condensation made worse by broken extractor fans, single-glazed windows or no ventilation
  • Cold spots from poor insulation or a boiler the landlord won’t repair

What you can claim for damp and mould

Compensation reflects how bad the damp and mould was, how long you lived with it, and the effect on your health and belongings. Awards commonly run from a few hundred pounds to several thousand, and courts can award a percentage of your rent back for the period the home was unfit. You can also recover the cost of ruined furniture, clothing and carpets, and your landlord is ordered to carry out the repairs.

Your rights as a Birmingham tenant

Damp and mould are covered by the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and, for social tenants, by Awaab’s Law, which sets legal timescales for landlords to investigate and fix hazardous mould after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak.

Whether you rent from the council or a housing association in Birmingham, your landlord must keep your home safe and in repair. The key protections are the:

Signs you may have a claim

  • Black mould returning on walls, ceilings or around windows
  • A musty smell, or clothing and furniture spotting with mould
  • Damp patches, peeling wallpaper or crumbling plaster
  • Reported it to the landlord and repairs were slow, botched or ignored

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Damp & mould compensation in Birmingham: your questions answered

How much compensation can I get for damp and mould in a council house?
It depends on severity and duration, but damp and mould awards commonly range from a few hundred pounds to several thousand, and courts can order a percentage of your rent refunded for the time the home was unfit to live in. The free eligibility check gives you a realistic idea based on your situation.
What is Awaab’s Law and does it help my claim?
Awaab’s Law requires social landlords (councils and housing associations) to investigate reported damp and mould and fix serious hazards within set legal timescales. If your landlord missed those deadlines, that failure strengthens your disrepair claim.
My landlord blames condensation and “lifestyle”. Can I still claim?
Often yes. Landlords frequently blame condensation, but if the real cause is inadequate ventilation, failed insulation, a leak or a broken extractor fan, that is the landlord’s responsibility to fix. A specialist solicitor can arrange an independent damp survey to establish the true cause.
How do Birmingham tenants start a disrepair claim?
Simply tell us about the disrepair in your home. We will check your details and help you understand if you can claim compensation from your landlord on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Will Birmingham City Council fix my home if I claim?
A housing disrepair claim aims to get your home repaired properly while also seeking compensation for the time you suffered in poor conditions. Your landlord is required to make the home safe.
How long do I have to report damp and mould?
You should report damp and mould to your landlord as soon as you see it. If you reported it and they did not fix it, you can check your claim with us.

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Last reviewed: August 2026. Information for council and housing association tenants in Birmingham.

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