Publication - Advice and guidance
Awaab's Law - Guidance for tenants in Scotland - Easy Read version
From 6 October 2026, social and private landlords in Scotland must investigate reports of damp and mould, and begin any necessary repairs within set time frames. The Scottish Government has prepared guidance to help tenants understand their rights and responsibilities. This is an Easy Read version.
Written report
After it has been looked at, your landlord must send you a report of what was found in the next 3 working days.
You should tell your landlord how you would like to get the report and let them know if you need it in a different way. Like:
- Easy Read
- large print
- another language
The report must include:
- the name of the person or group who checked the problem
- what they did to look at the problem and what they found
- if the house has substantial damp and mould, or not
- if they did anything to help fix the problem when they were there
- if there is substantial damp or mould, it has to say what they need to do and when