From 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law came into force — marking a major milestone in social housing reform!
Named in memory of Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death in 2020 was linked to severe mould in his home, this new law will require social landlords to fix dangerous conditions — fast.
🔹 Key duties under Awaab’s Law
- 24 hours to investigate and repair emergency hazards
- 10 working days to inspect damp or mould issues
- 3 working days to share findings with tenants
- 5 days to apply safety measures where risks remain
- 12 weeks for major repairs — or alternative accommodation must be provided
These deadlines will become legally enforceable terms in all social housing tenancies.
🔹 Phased rollout:
- Phase 1 (Oct 2025): Damp, mould, and emergencies
- Phase 2 (2026): Fire, electrical, structural, and temperature hazards
- Phase 3 (2027): All remaining serious risks
This reform means landlords must move from reactive maintenance to proactive safety management. For tenants, it offers long-awaited protection and accountability.
Here at Ventilation Surveys and Services we can assist in the assessment of ventilation performance to Social housing, we have in the past worked on many multiple demise premises with shared ventilation systems that if not correctly maintained will increase the risk of condensation and mould to demises, and also the fire risks that many of these systems present.
We are pleased to see the introduction of Awaab’s law as it reinforces the importance of ensuring that all indoor spaces are safe for our occupation and use, with our focus being on indoor air quality.
➡️ Awaab’s Law isn’t just policy — it’s a shift toward dignity, safety, and accountability in every home.
