As the Committee will be aware, subject to Parliament’s agreement, the Scottish Government is committed to bringing Awaab’s Law into force, starting with damp and mould, in the rented sector from March 2026 – ensuring landlords promptly address issues that are hazardous to tenants’ health. Officials hosted a series of roundtables between 22 September - 2 October 2025, which included engagement with some of the key stakeholders from the Private Rented Sector, to ensure that any timescales for investigating and commencing repairs under Awaab’s Law balances the needs of the tenants and supporting landlords.