Halifax • Council & housing association tenants

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

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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If you live in social housing in Halifax and your home has bad damp and mould, leaks or broken heating, you could get repairs done and receive compensation. Landlords must keep properties safe and warm. If yours ignores you, we can help tenants check their rights on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Many homes across Halifax, from old stone terraces in King Cross to estate housing in Ovenden, suffer from cold and wet weather. Calderdale Council are meant to keep these properties dry and safe. When dark mould spreads or roofs leak, tenants often feel stuck. You do not have to live in freezing or damp conditions. We help Halifax residents check if their landlord has failed them and start a proper disrepair claim quickly.

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 Halifax 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 Halifax, 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 Halifax: 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 I start a disrepair claim in Halifax?
You simply tell us what is wrong with your home, like damp and mould or broken heaters. We check your details to see if you can claim compensation from your Halifax landlord. It only takes a few minutes to start.
Can my landlord kick me out for making a claim?
Your landlord cannot legally evict you just for reporting disrepair or asking for fixing work.
What if I cannot afford a claim?
You do not need to worry about money. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front and there are no hidden costs to check if you qualify for housing disrepair compensation.

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

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