The growing pressure on local authorities under Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s Law – What does it mean for Social Landlords? – KCH

Background: Awaab’s Law was created in memory of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died tragically in 2020 as a result of a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Awaab’s parents had complained repeatedly to their social landlord in the three years prior to Awaab’s death, but no action was taken by their social landlord to treat the mould. Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law came into force for the social rented sector on 27 O…

The growing pressure on local authorities under Awaab’s Law

John Angus, Managing Director at Switch Management Ltd The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, widely known as ‘Awaab’s Law’, came into force on 27 October 2025, introducing new obligations for social landlords. The legislation now requires hazards such as damp and mould to be investigated and remedied within set timeframes, with […] The post The growing pressure on local authorities under Awaab’s Law …

Dampness and mould in rented housing – What will ‘Awaab’s law’ in Scotland do?

The Scottish Parliament has approved new regulations that will, from October 2026, place new duties on social and private rented landlords. These duties require landlords to investigate reports of damp and mould and begin any necessary repairs within set timescales, unless they are unable to do so for reasons outwith their control. This is known…