There is support and guidance available to help you manage your damp or mould problem and take the next steps to fixing it.
Repair Standards
Landlord responsibilities in relation to the repairing standards including damp and mould can be found at Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords
Fife Council Scheme of Assistance
Our Scheme of Assistance publication gives you advice and assistance in relation to repairs, maintenance, improvements, energy efficiency, and adaptations in privately owned or rented properties.
Organising Common Repairs
There are the steps to follow for common repairs, to make sure all owners pay for their liability. An option for owners within a tenement block can be to set up an Owners Association. You can then make a formal agreement between the co-owners of the building on the management and maintenance of the common areas.
Right of Entry
Where a tenant refuses access to carry out repairs, a landlord could apply to the First-tier tribunal for Scotland for help using the Right of Entry procedure.
Tradespeople
When it comes to getting your damp or mould problem fixed, you have a responsibility to make sure it's done right.
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - can help if you need assistance with damp and mould. You can find a list of property surveyors on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website.
- Fife Trusted Trader is the only official Trading Standards vetted trader scheme in Fife. If you are looking for a tradesman to carry out work, they should be part of this scheme.
Damp and mould - who is responsible
Landlords are responsible for most repairs. This includes private rent, council, or a housing association. If you are a landlord, you must make sure your home is in a decent state of repair and is fit to live in, including free from damp and mould.
Further information can be found at Shelter Scotland - Types of damp and mould and who's responsible.
A landlord or letting agent should look into the causes of damp and mould and do repairs or improvements to fix it. Tenants can make a complaint if the landlord does not deal with it or if the problem keeps coming back. Further information can be found at
Complain about damp and mould in your private rented home - Shelter Scotland.
Energy advice and support
- Cosy Kingdom is a free and impartial energy and debt advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife.
- Home Energy Scotland offer free, impartial advice on energy saving, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, greener travel, cutting water waste and more.
- Cost of Living Support - find a wide range of advice and support with heating and utility costs.
- Fife Private Rental Solutions offer a comprehensive resource for addressing private rented sector housing concerns for landlords and tenants.
