Awaab’s Law Checklist: Download our free checklist here

Oct 25, 2025
2 min read

Awaab’s Law sets clear duties for landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould within strict timeframes, keep proper records, and protect residents’ health.

It was introduced following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak and is now shaping how damp and mould cases must be handled across rented homes.

What you need to do (at a glance)

Log Day 0: record the date you first became aware of the issue and triage the risk.
Emergency hazards: investigate within 24 hours and make safe within 24 hours (or provide suitable temporary accommodation).
Significant damp and mould: investigate within 10 working days; issue a written summary within 3 working days of concluding the investigation; complete safety works and start supplementary works within 5 working days; if more work is needed, start within 12 weeks.
Keep evidence: photos, moisture readings, ventilation checks, communications, access attempts, scopes of work, and sign-off.
Act on root cause: address leaks, cold bridging, ventilation, and fabric performance — not just the symptoms.

You can find out more about Awaab's Law in our detailed article here.

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