Awaab’s Law

Awaab's Law is expanding beyond damp and mould in social housing. Here's what you need to know
Rochdale toddler Awaab Ishak died due to damp and mould in his social housing flat
Housing

Awaab's Law is expanding beyond damp and mould in social housing. Here's what you need to know

The law was named after a toddler who tragically died and puts legal protections in place for social housing tenants living in damp and mouldy homes
Two-thirds of renters left waiting for emergency repairs by 'rule-breaking' letting agents
An electrician holding cut wires
Housing

Two-thirds of renters left waiting for emergency repairs by 'rule-breaking' letting agents

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

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

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

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

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