Hundreds of complaints about mould and dampness in rented Glasgow properties have been submitted to the city council this year.

A report being presented to councillors next week shows that from January 1 until August 28, 2025 there have been 172 service requests over condensation or mould compared to 282 in 2024.

It also shows there have been 867 service requests for water/rain/dampness this year so far compared to 1340 last year and 101 statutory notices served for dampness during the same time frame in 2025 while there were 169 notices served in 2024.

The local authority has been working to identify the scale of the problem within the city’s housing stock and improve the current reporting programme to ensure that all complaints are recorded, investigated and the outcomes monitored.

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