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Joe Lloyd-Allen, Residential Product Manager at Nuaire takes a look at Awaab’s Law as not only a compliance requirement but a major opportunity for social housing landlords to provide healthier homes, stronger landlord-tenant relationships and sector-wide improvement...
On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law came into force, requiring social landlords to investigate and address damp and mould hazards within strict timescales. The law is named after Awaab Ishak, the two-year-old who tragically died in 2020 following prolonged exposure to mould in his family home. His story has become a rallying point for change across the sector, and moment for social housing. For housing providers, the arrival
duties and places fresh demands on teams already working hard under resource pressures. Yet it also creates
an opportunity: to reset the way damp and mould is managed; to adopt proactive practices; and to build greater trust with residents. By taking a preventative approach and making use of proven technologies, landlords can not only comply with the new law but also strengthen the quality of homes for the long term. Understanding the requirements The legislation is clear in its such as damp and mould is reported, landlords must begin investigating within 10 working days. Where works are needed, these must start within a further 5 working days and be completed
as soon as practicably possible, within 12 weeks. In situations where a hazard is categorised as an emergency and poses an immediate threat to life or health, emergency make safe action must be taken within 24 hours. These timescales underline the
seriousness of damp and mould as health hazards. For residents, they provide reassurance that problems cannot be ignored or delayed, and greater transparency. For landlords, they provide a framework for action and a way to demonstrate accountability, along with an opportunity to strengthen relationships with tenants. Ultimately, this is about trust: ensuring every
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