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FIGHTING MOULD AND DAMP IN HOUSING
Our Awaab's Law Campaign
Awaab's law:
the basics
Awaab’s Law sets tough new rules for councils and housing associations to fix mould and damp and urgent hazards in their homes. The law is named after a toddler who died due to exposure to mould in his parents’ council home. In the worst cases repairs have to be carried out in 24 hours. And landlords CAN'T blame the mould or damp on tenants’ lifestyles.
The timeline for action under Awaab's Law is:
Day zero – The landlord is made aware of the problem.
Emergency hazard investigation: must be done within 24 hours.
Standard (significant) investigation: must be done within 10 working days
Timeline for repairs
After an investigation, the landlord must issue a written summary of findings within 3 working days to the tenant. Follow-up action must take place within the following timescales:
Emergency hazards: within 24 hours.
Significant hazards: safety works should begin within 5 working days and be complete in a “reasonable time.”
More detailed work: must start within 12 weeks at the latest.
At present the law only applies to social landlords. But it will be extended to private landlords, and other aspects of housing safety and repairs.
There's more information on the government's website.
Do you have mould or damp in your home?
Then get in touch!
The Labour group of councillors on West Northants Council wants to make sure you get your rights under Awaab's Law. If you live in a council home owned by West Northants council, or in a housing association property and it's affected by damp or mould, then you may be able to take action.
Your landlord should help you! In addition, you are very welcome to get in touch with us, the form below. We will be very happy to support you in contacting West Northants Council or your housing association.