Awaab’s Law

Providing carpets in social housing won't be mandatory. It fails to meet basic standards of decency
rolled up carpet
Joe Carpenter

Providing carpets in social housing won't be mandatory. It fails to meet basic standards of decency

Joe Carpenter used to fix up social homes. He explains why the recent decision to prevent floor coverings from being required will hurt social housing tenants
Why we’re creating new housing union in 2026 to help renters, residents and leaseholders take on power
a raised fist
Suzanne Muna

Why we’re creating new housing union in 2026 to help renters, residents and leaseholders take on power

Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: 'This family is owed respect'
Londoner Syed Alam shows the hole in his living room
Housing

Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: 'This family is owed respect'

Awaab's Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
Christian Weaver

Awaab's Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be

I've worked on the frontline making social housing repairs – Awaab's Law must bring real change
Joe Carpenter

I've worked on the frontline making social housing repairs – Awaab's Law must bring real change

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