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EBOOK TO HELP SOCIAL HOUSING LANDLORDS NAVIGATE AWAAB’S LAW
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ent-Axia has published a free eBook ‘Ensuring Safe Housing Conditions: Focusing on Mould and Damp Conditions’. Aimed at social
housing landlords the publication gives guidance on Awaab’s Law to help landlords navigate the changes, tackle damp and mould, and create healthier homes for residents. Initiated following the tragic death of two-year-
old Awaab Ishak, due to a mouldy home, this crucial legislation will ensure social housing landlords investigate and resolve damp and mould issues within strict timeframes, helping to protect residents and prevent future tragedies. With the UK Government recently setting October 2025 as the date for Awaab’s Law to take eff ect in the social housing sector, landlords need to prepare now. Written by Vent-Axia’s social housing experts the eBook is designed to help landlords in their preparation for Awaab’s Law. Off ering landlords valuable guidance ahead of the implementation, the eBook clearly explains what Awaab’s Law is; why it matters; and how to comply. Providing a wealth of information, the document also outlines tenants’ rights and protection; other legal standards; and provides links to additional resources. Crucially, the eBook covers practical advice and insights on the health risks of damp and mould, and how to take proactive measures to prevent and tackle this twin
blight. In addition, there is a useful ventilation checklist; and details of the diff erent types of ventilation available with guidance on choosing the right solution for a property. “With Awaab’s Law set to be implemented in October in the social housing sector, Vent-Axia is keen to support landlords and help them comply. Our new eBook therefore provides landlords with practical advice and insights to help them ensure that every home provides a safe, healthy living space for residents. Mould and damp can aff ect the building fabric of a home and the health of those living in it. Eff ective ventilation is therefore vital to improve indoor air quality and tackle mould and damp. At Vent-Axia we have been advising on ventilation since 1936 and we work with landlords to help them choose the right ventilation for their individual property so they meet their duty of care,” said Katie Mairs, Channel Marketing Manager at Vent-Axia.” Awaab’s Law is part of the Social Housing
(Regulation) Act and is set to impose strict requirements on social housing landlords to investigate and resolve issues of damp and mould within specifi ed timeframes, helping residents gain faster repairs and reducing health risks. It marks the biggest change in social housing rules in a decade, aiming to prevent future tragedies and
improve tenant safety. The English Housing Survey recently revealed in 2023 5% of dwellings in England had a problem with damp, higher than in any of the last 5 years (3-4%). But serious condensation was more prevalent in homes (3%) than rising damp (2%) and penetrating damp (2%). Within the social rented sector, local authority dwellings were more likely to have serious condensation (7%) than housing association dwellings (4%). The data reveals that there is still a signifi cant damp and mould problem in social housing in the UK which needs to be solved.
Under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation)
Act 2018 landlords already have a legal requirement to provide rental properties that are fi t for human habitation, including the need for eff ective ventilation and freedom from damp and mould. Vent-Axia’s new eBook has been created using Government guidance: ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’. Access the eBook at https://www.
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QVANTUM EMPOWERS THE FUTURE ENERGY LEADERS WITH YOUNG ENERGY AMBASSADORS
Q 6 April 2025
vantum, a Swedish heat pump manufacturer, has introduced the Young Energy Ambassadors programme to foster the
next generation of energy leaders. This initiative will provide young individuals with opportunities to learn about energy policy and the heating and cooling sector. In return the company gets help with scouting new innovations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in smart energy solutions, working closely with industry experts. They will attend conferences and events such as ISH 2025 and EU Sustainable Energy Week, together with Qvantum experts, helping them to develop practical skills and professional
connections. ‘We believe empowering young minds is essential for the future of energy,’ said Thomas Nowak, Vice President of Public Relations and Government Aff airs. ‘The Young Energy Ambassadors will learn from Qvantum experts and bring a fresh perspective to our view of the world. It’s a mutual gain and essential to move forward fast in the energy transition.’ Qvantum is excited to embark on this journey and looks forward to the innovative contributions from the Young Energy Ambassadors. The next Young Energy Ambassadors can soon apply for the autumn placement on the Qvantum webpage.
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