14/09/2026
🏠 Awaab’s Law: new guidance for landlords published
Awaab’s Law comes into force in Scotland on 6 October 2026, introducing new legal timescales for social and private landlords responding to reports of damp and mould.
From this date, landlords will be required to:
• Have reports of damp or mould investigated by a competent person within 10 working days
• Issue the tenant with a written summary within 3 working days of the investigation concluding
• Where substantial damp or mould is identified, commence required repairs within 5 working days of the investigation concluding
• For private lets, complete repairs as soon as reasonably practicable
The Scottish Government has now published detailed guidance to help landlords understand and comply with these new duties.
SAL strongly recommends that all landlords and letting agents familiarise themselves with the guidance ahead of 6 October.
Read the full update and access the guidance via the SAL website: https://scottishlandlords.com/news-and-campaigns/news/awaabs-law-government-guidance-published/
SAL members can also access our updated damp, mould and condensation factsheet.
Our sister organisation Landlord Accreditation Scotland runs regular training sessions on this topic, book your place here https://landlordaccreditationscotland.com/events/172-managing-condensation-in-homes/