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Why Scottish farms and estates may need to be aware of new damp and mould rules

Farms and estates in Scotland which let residential property are reminded that they must comply with new damp and mould rules which take effect from today (October 6)

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Why Scottish farms and estates may need to be aware of new damp and mould rules

Anyone letting property in Scotland will be subject to new responsibilities around damp and mould issues, often referred to as Awaab's law. That was the reminder from Gillian Ferguson, senior associate...

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