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Mould in Landlord Controlled Properties
Introduction
In November 2022 Rochdale Coroner’s Court heard a case involving the death of the two-year-old child of a tenant of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. This case attracted national media attention and highlighted the need for the government to bring forward housing legislation so that there will be no hiding place for poor landlords. Guidance on the health risks of damp and mould was published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Department for Health and Social Care, and the UK Health Security Agency in September 2023.
The introduction of Awaab’s Law in 2025 will target social landlords this includes local Councils and Housing Associations. The mandate, which starts to come into effect in October 2025 will take a three phased approach.
Phase One: As of October 2025, social landlords will be required to investigate and address dangerous damp and mould issues within specified time limits. Landlords will be required to resolve all emergency hazards within 24 hours.
Phase Two: In 2026 the scope will be broadened to include hazards such as extreme temperatures (both cold and heat), risks of falls, structural collapses, fire, electrical hazards, explosions, and general hygiene concerns.
Phase Three: Proposed for 2027, this phase will encompass all remaining hazards as identified in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005.
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