An important new law is coming into effect soon

Awaab's Law comes into effect in the social housing sector on October 27, 2025, requiring social landlords to address emergency hazards including damp and mould in a three-phase rollout. It imposes strict new timelines for investigation and repair work.

Known as Awaab's Law in recognition of young Awaab Ishak whose tragic death was found to be due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home, it is actually part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.

Social landlords will have mandatory responsibilities to address all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants within fixed timeframes.

Phase 1 from 27 October 2025 focuses on Damp and Mould.

Phase 2 in 2026 will expand the scope to include more hazards, including heating problems, electrical faults, fire risks, and hygiene issues.

By the time Phase 3 is implemented in 2027, it will encompass almost all significant housing safety hazards.

Draft guidance has been published on the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) website HERE.

To ensure energy assessors are aware of the changes, and able to engage positively with clients to support the effectiveness of this important new law, Proficiency has arranged an online CPD session. This is available to Proficiency members at no cost, but tickets can also be purchased by any other energy assessors wishing to ensure they are properly informed.

The event is a live online session at 4pm on the 23rd October, and is being provided in conjunction with Mould Growth Consultants. A Company with unrivalled knowledge and experience of the treatment of mould problems.

More information and booking HERE

Published 22-08-2025