I rent from Aster Group. What can I do about housing issues?
You have the same legal rights as any other social housing tenant in England. Under Awaab's Law (in force October 2025), Aster Group must investigate a significant hazard such as serious damp or mould within 10 working days and complete the safety work within 5 working days of finishing that investigation. An emergency hazard must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.
If they've ignored you, the route is: (1) formal complaint to Aster Group, (2) escalate to stage 2. If they still do not fix it (or 8 weeks pass with no proper response), you may have a claim, call us free on 0800 030 4669.
Aster Group manages around 33,000 homes across the South of England, particularly in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Cornwall. Its rural and small-town stock includes a high proportion of properties built before 1965, with associated damp and insulation issues.
Three steps right now
- Report it in writing. Email or use Aster Group's online portal. Phone alone doesn't create the paper trail you'll need later.
- Photograph everything, damp patches, broken fixtures, mould. Date-stamped if possible.
- Talk to us free if 21 days pass without action, we'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.