For the property owners/managers…

First introduced to the Social Housing Regulation in 2023, Awaab’s Law was created so the government could set out binding requirements for landlords on fixing mould and damp issues in their properties. 

It also gave tenants the power to legally enforce action to fix their issues with mould and damp, that they couldn’t previously. 

However, for this to become valid, it had to be set as an implied term in their tenancy agreement. 

In 2023, the law did not set out real deadlines, or procedures and didn’t set out detailed duties that were the responsibility of the landlord. 

Instead, it was the first step in setting groundwork for what we’ll be seeing come into play as of 27th October, 2025. 

In short, the law was passed in 2023 and will be stepping up into legal as a requirement this year. Discover what this means for landlords, read our blog here.

A focus on tenant wellbeing

This law has been introduced to ensure legislation is taking more of a person-centred approach. 

It considers the individual circumstances of tenants, including any vulnerabilities that might make them more susceptible to specific hazards, like age, pre-existing health conditions, and disabilities. 

Landlords are expected to use relevant information to understand the needs of their own tenants and to be able to assess whether their housing and services are suitable for these individuals.