Wigan • Council & housing association tenants

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

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 you renting a home in Wigan with damp and mould, leaks or structural issues? You do not have to tolerate broken promises from your landlord. If repairs have been ignored, you may be eligible to receive compensation and get your home repaired. Check your rights today on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Wigan Council and housing landlords have a duty to fix structural faults, electrical risks and plumbing leaks promptly. When repair requests fall on deaf ears, damp damages walls and ruins belongings. We help Wigan residents hold their landlords accountable and claim compensation for living with neglected disrepair.

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 Wigan 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 Wigan, 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 Wigan: 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.
What if my Wigan landlord says damp is my fault?
Landlords often blame tenants for condensation, but structural issues, poor ventilation or bad insulation are their responsibility. If leaking pipes or structural defects caused damp, you can make a claim.
What do I need to start a claim in Wigan?
You just need details of the disrepair in your home and proof that you reported it to your landlord. We help you review these details to see if you qualify for compensation.
How does No Win, No Fee work for disrepair?
It means there is no financial risk to you. You do not pay anything upfront to check your eligibility or start your claim and you pay no fees if the claim does not succeed.

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

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