At the end of October 2025, Awaab’s Law will be implemented. This will hold landlords accountable for addressing dangerous housing hazards in a timely and effective manner. This focuses on mould and damp in social housing. 

With this law coming in effect soon, it’s important for you to know whether this legislation will impact you.

Directly impacts:

Tenants in social housing

Individuals currently living in homes owned by councils, housing associations or by other registered social landlords. 

Landlords in social housing

Registered providers of social housing, including councils and housing associations. 

Health and social services 

Awaab’s Law should have a positive impact on both national and local health services. With more prevention measures in place, the legislation should help reduce ill health caused by exposure to mould and damp.

Indirectly impacts:

Private renting sector 

Awaab’s Law will initially apply to social housing only. However, there are plans to extend similar principles into the private renting sector.

Communities and local areas 

With improved living conditions, we may start to see wider social benefits, including improved health and an overall better quality of life for tenants. 

What’s next

To offer landlords and tenants the time to adjust to the new legislation, Awaab’s Law will continue to be implementation out over the next few years.

The focus of the October 27th 2025 rollout is mould and damp, due to the severity of health issues they can cause. By targeting these first, the law is able to deliver quick and meaningful results, protecting people where it’s most needed.

For more information on how to can treat mould and damp, explore our range of treatments or speak to our team for professional advice.