A House of Commons committee is examining housing conditions in the social and private rented sectors. Here is what the inquiry is looking at and why it matters if your home is in disrepair.
In short
The House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has been examining the state of housing conditions in England, in both the social and private rented sectors. The work has put a spotlight on damp, mould, and homes that fall below a decent standard. If your home is in poor repair and your landlord will not act, you may have a claim, call us free on 0800 030 4669.
What the inquiry is about
MPs on the committee have been gathering evidence on why so many rented homes are still in poor condition, what landlords and the regulator are doing about it, and what more needs to change. You can follow the committee's work on the UK Parliament committees website.
The backdrop is stark. The government's own English Housing Survey shows around 4 million homes in England still fail the Decent Homes Standard, and damp has risen. We covered those figures in our English Housing Survey 2024-25 article.
Why this matters to you
Inquiries like this matter because they keep pressure on landlords and the regulator to act. But they do not fix your home for you. If you have reported damp, mould, a leak, or broken heating and nothing has happened, you do not have to wait for a committee report. You may already have a disrepair claim.
What to do
Report the problem to your landlord in writing, keep copies, and take dated photos. Then call Support for Tenants free on 0800 030 4669, send the short form, or message us on WhatsApp. We will tell you honestly whether you have a claim, with no pressure. For wider housing help, see where to get other housing help.
Source: UK Parliament, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee; GOV.UK English Housing Survey 2024-25.
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Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 23 May 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.
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