The Government has introduced significant amendments to the Social Housing Regulation Bill, bringing Awaab’s Law into force. As a result, social housing tenants now have stronger legal protection against unsafe living conditions.
Under Awaab’s Law, social housing landlords must investigate and fix damp and mould within strict new time limits. Housing Secretary Michael Gove confirmed these measures on Thursday 9 February, marking an important step forward for tenant safety.
The Government introduced Awaab’s Law following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, which resulted from prolonged exposure to damp and mould in social housing. His case exposed serious failures by landlords to respond to repeated complaints.
In response, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, said:
The tragic death of Awaab Ishak should never have happened. He was inexcusably let down and his family repeatedly ignored. I want to pay tribute to Awaab’s family for their tireless fight for justice over the last two years. Awaab’s Law will help to ensure that homes across the country are safe, decent and warm.
Michael Gove
Alongside the new legal duties, the Government has committed to reviewing existing guidance on the health effects of damp and mould. Following this review, it will publish new, housing-specific guidance by Summer 2023.
Together, these changes aim to improve living standards, protect tenant health, and prevent landlords from ignoring serious housing disrepair.
If your landlord has failed to deal with damp, mould, or other serious disrepair, NJS Law can help. We are one of the few specialist housing disrepair solicitors across England and Wales with a dedicated legal team focused on tenant protection.
Our priority is to ensure repairs are completed promptly and that your home is restored to a safe, healthy, and liveable condition.
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Moreover, at NJS Law, we act on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you can pursue a housing disrepair claim without upfront legal costs.
Our team has decades of combined experience handling housing disrepair claims. Above all, we remain sympathetic, understanding, and committed to supporting you at every stage of your claim.
If your home suffers from damp, mould, or other serious issues, Awaab’s Law may give you new legal rights.
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