Bury • Council & housing association tenants

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

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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Are damp walls or broken heating making your home in Bury uncomfortable? You do not need to put up with neglectful landlords. Our free service helps Bury tenants check if they qualify for a housing disrepair claim on a No Win, No Fee basis so you can get repairs carried out.

Terraced streets and apartment blocks throughout Bury often suffer from severe dampness, draughty windows and faulty plumbing. Bury Council are required by law to provide dry, warm homes. When landlords overlook reported defects, conditions quickly degrade, leading to toxic mould growth. This puts your health and belongings at risk. We guide Bury tenants through the process of checking their claim, helping them hold landlords accountable and gain compensation for their hardship.

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 Bury 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 Bury, 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 Bury: 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.
Can I make a housing disrepair claim if I owe rent in Bury?
Yes. Disrepair claims are separate from rent payments. Even if you have rent arrears, your landlord is legally required to repair structural issues, damp and mould and heating failures.
What if my Bury landlord promises to fix things soon?
If your landlord has made repeated empty promises while repairs remain undone, you can still check your eligibility. Starting a housing disrepair claim often forces landlords to complete repairs quickly.
How long does a housing disrepair claim in Bury take?
Timescales vary depending on how quickly your landlord responds and the extent of repairs needed. Some claims resolve in a few months, while complex cases take longer to finish.

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

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