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07 November 2025
Summary of Awaab’s Law (England, 2025):
Awaab’s Law, which came into effect in England on 27 October 2025, requires social landlords to investigate and fix serious housing hazards, such as damp and mould, within strict time limits. Landlords must investigate reported issues within 10 working days and address emergency repairs within 24 hours. The law was introduced following the death of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Its purpose is to ensure that all social housing tenants live in safe, healthy, and habitable conditions, holding landlords accountable for timely repairs and proper maintenance.
Awaab’s Law, which came into effect in England on 27 October 2025, requires social landlords to investigate and fix serious housing hazards, such as damp and mould, within strict time limits. Landlords must investigate reported issues within 10 working days and address emergency repairs within 24 hours. The law was introduced following the death of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Its purpose is to ensure that all social housing tenants live in safe, healthy, and habitable conditions, holding landlords accountable for timely repairs and proper maintenance.