Solihull • Council & housing association tenants

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

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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Dealing with damp and mould or structural defects in Solihull? Every tenant deserves a safe and dry place to live. If your landlord has ignored your repair requests, you do not have to accept it. We help Solihull tenants find out if they can make a housing disrepair claim for compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Tenants living across Solihull often expect good standards, but housing disrepair still affects many families. Cold homes with failing boilers, rot or water ingress from poor maintenance can cause huge worry. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are obligated to fix these problems promptly. If you submitted photos and reports but your landlord took no action, you have options. We help Solihull residents check if they can demand proper repairs while claiming compensation for living in poor conditions.

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 Solihull 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 Solihull, 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 Solihull: 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.
Who can make a housing disrepair claim in Solihull?
Any tenant living in Solihull who pays rent to council and has reported unfixed issues like damp and mould can check if they can claim.
What happens after I fill in the online form?
Our team reviews the details about your home and your landlord's delays. We then explain if you can move forward with a No Win, No Fee housing disrepair claim.
Can I claim compensation for damaged belongings in Solihull?
Yes. If damp and mould or water leaks ruined your furniture, clothes or carpets, you can ask for compensation to cover the cost of replacing those damaged household items.

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

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