Property Industry Reacts to Awaab's Law Introduction
Awaab's Law introduces strict timeframes for landlords to address health-related hazards like damp and mould.
Named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould, the law aims to ensure social landlords fix dangerous housing conditions quickly.
- As many as 279,000 social homes suffer from damp or mould problems, according to a 2023 estimate.
- Landlords will be forced to take immediate action on reported issues.
Awaab's Law will mean a seismic shift for landlords, who will be forced to immediately take action on any issues reported by tenants.
Author's summary: Awaab's Law introduces strict timeframes for landlords to address health hazards.