Free tool
Damp and mould deadline calculator
Working days are counted from the day after you became aware, skipping weekends and the correct bank holidays for Scotland or England — including one-offs like Scotland's 15 June 2026 holiday.
The day a tenant, contractor or inspection told you.
Leave blank to see the latest permitted dates.
0110 working days, beginning with the day after you became aware
Investigation by a competent person
Tuesday 20 October 2026
023 working days after the investigation (if it happens on the last permitted day)
Written summary to the tenant
Friday 23 October 2026
035 working days after the investigation (latest case), where repairs are needed
Repair work must begin
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Private landlords must then complete repairs as soon as reasonably practicable. Tenants can raise missed duties with the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).
Tracking more than a couple of these?
RepairClock runs these clocks for every report automatically, chases landlords for approval, drafts the written summary and reminds you each morning.
Based on the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/173) and the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, with bank holidays from GOV.UK. A planning aid, not legal advice — check the Regulations and guidance for your circumstances.