Awaab’s Law Comes into Force today, 27 October 2025, to Protect Tenants from Dangerous Housing Conditions.
New legal duties will ensure social landlords tackle damp and mould quickly.
Awaab’s Law – named in memory of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who tragically died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his home – has officially come into force 27th October 2025, introducing strict timeframes for social landlords to investigate and resolve dangerous hazards in tenants’ homes.
From 27th October 2025, social housing landlords across England are legally required to attend to:
Emergency health hazards within 24hrs
Significant health hazards within 14 days
Commence repairs within 7 days of identifying a risk
Resolve issues within a “reasonable period”, depending on severity
These changes are part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improving housing conditions and ensuring that no family has to experience what Awaab’s family went through.
Willow Tree Housing Partnership fully supports the measures that have come into force and we have updatd our Damp and Mould Procedure to incorporate the new legislation.
Awaab's Law - Guidance for Tenants can be found on www.gov.uk
If you are one of our tenants and have would like to report an issue with damp or mould then please 'Contact Us'.
