Glossary · Last reviewed June 2026
What is Awaab's Law?
Definition
Awaab's Law is the legal requirement for landlords to investigate reported damp and mould hazards and complete remedial works within fixed timeframes, introduced after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged mould exposure — applying to social housing now and extending to private landlords from October 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act.
The practical obligation is evidence: a dated record showing the complaint was investigated, what was found, and what was done. An ignored mould complaint can lead to a Rent Repayment Order or enforcement action.
Around 80% of damp surveys LWR carries out in Lincoln find lifestyle and ventilation issues fixable with small remedial works — the audit trail, not the repair bill, is usually the bigger compliance issue.
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